Death Toll in DI Khan Attacks Rises to Five Officials

The death toll from two separate targeted attacks in Dera Ismail Khan has risen to five, with updated reports confirming four Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) employees and one highway traffic police official were martyred.

The martyred police official was identified as driver Habib-ur-Rehman, son of Sabz Ali Marwat. Head Constable Muhammad Subhan was injured in the same attack, which occurred near Mufti Mahmood Chowk.

Further details have emerged regarding the targeted attack at Qureshi Mor in Dera Ismail Khan on Tuesday. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has confirmed that two of its enforcement officials, Arm Guard Rahmatullah and Sepoy Sulaiman, were martyred after unidentified assailants opened fire on their squad.

A third official, Sepoy Izharullah, survived the attack and returned fire, after which the assailants fled. According to an FBR statement, the attackers also stole official arms and ammunition from the scene.

FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial condemned the attack and paid tribute to the martyred officials, stating their sacrifices would not be forgotten.

This new information clarifies earlier reports about the number of casualties in this specific incident.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi have strongly condemned the separate attacks in Dera Ismail Khan that resulted in the martyrdom of five officials.

In a statement, the prime minister described the recent terrorist incidents in the district as a "cause for concern" and vowed that operations would continue until terrorism is completely eliminated.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the martyred officials. "Cowardly acts cannot weaken our firm resolve against terrorism," he said, adding that the government stands with the bereaved families.