- Security men quickly gained upper hand, neutralising raiders.
- Five officers injured and hospitalised; all in stable condition.
- Acting Senate chairman condemns attack, praises police.
At least three terrorists, including a suicide bomber, were killed in a failed attack on a police training centre in Dera Ismail Khan on Friday night, after officers stationed to guard the facility successfully repelled the attackers.
According to police, the heavily armed attackers, whose number is yet to be determined, stormed the building after setting off an initial explosion, suspected to be a suicide attack, and engaged in a fierce gunfight with the officers inside.
A battle that ensued soon turned in the favour of the security personnel as the raiders could not hold out for long and were eventually neutralised, a senior police official said.
Following the brazen terrorist attack, a heavy backup arrived soon after, and they cleared the training centre of threats.
At least five police officers suffered gunshot injuries and were rushed to the hospital, the authorities said, adding that all of the wounded were in stable condition.
Meanwhile, the medical officials at the District Headquarters Hospital reported seven bodies brought in so far. They further added that eleven others were receiving treatment, while one of them remains in critical condition.
Acting Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan condemned the attack in the strongest of words, saying that terrorists were bent on creating chaos and disrupting the country’s development, but their nefarious designs would never see the light of day.
Khan paid resounding tribute to the brave police force for foiling the plans of anti-state elements and highlighted the sacrifices of security forces.
The acting Senate chair said that the blood of the brave sentinels would not go in vain, adding that “Pakistan’s resolve against terrorism remains unwavering and the nation stands united.”
