Nowshera: A police constable embraced martyrdom during a fierce exchange of fire between police and an alleged criminal in the jurisdiction of Badrashi Police Station’s Ziarat Kaka Sahib checkpost on Thursday.
According to police officials, the incident occurred when an armed suspect opened fire on police personnel deployed at the checkpost. During the attack, Constable Riwayat Shah sustained critical injuries and was martyred in the line of duty.
Police responded swiftly and returned fire, resulting in the death of one suspected criminal at the scene. Following the encounter, security forces launched a search operation in the surrounding area to determine whether additional suspects were involved and to ensure the area was secure.
District Police Officer (DPO) Ahmed Shah reached the scene along with a heavy police contingent to supervise the operation and assess the situation firsthand. He paid tribute to the fallen officer and vowed that the martyr’s sacrifice would not go in vain.
Authorities shifted the bodies of the martyred constable and the deceased suspect to a nearby hospital for legal formalities and post-mortem examinations. Investigators have also begun collecting evidence from the scene as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The incident highlights the continued risks faced by law enforcement personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where police officers frequently confront armed criminals and militants while carrying out their duties. Officials have reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing those responsible and maintaining law and order in the region.
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