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Interior Minister Condemns Deadly Attack on Police in Tank, KP

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  • Three traffic policemen were martyred in an attack on their van in Tank, KP.
  • The martyred officers have been identified as Constables Gulmin, Salim Shah, and Piazuddin.
  • Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has condemned the attack and paid tribute to the officers.

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Unidentified armed men opened fire on a police mobile van in Tank's Wazirabad Bazaar, martyring three traffic policemen and injuring an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and two civilians. The assailants initially fled with the police vehicle but it was later recovered by authorities. A search operation is underway to apprehend those responsible.

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the attack and paid tribute to the fallen officers, whose sacrifices, he said, would not be in vain. The martyred constables were identified as Gulmin, Salim Shah, and Piazuddin.

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has condemned the terrorist attack on a police vehicle in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, that resulted in the martyrdom of three traffic policemen. In a statement, the minister expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences to the families of the deceased.

Naqvi paid tribute to the slain personnel, stating their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism would not be in vain and that the government stands with their families. The martyred officers have been identified as Constable Gulmin, Constable Salim Shah, and Driver Piazuddin.

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