Miranshah:
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) was critically wounded while a police constable was kidnapped after unidentified attacks opened fire on a political vehicle in the Azam Warsak area of Lower South Waziristan on Wednesday.
According to police sources, the vehicle was on its way from Wana to Toi Khulla subdivision via Samar Bagh when it came under attack. The wounded officer, DSP Rakhmeen, was immediately moved to the hospital where he receives medical treatment.
A search operation is underway to find the missing police officer, while security in the region has been tightened in the wake of the incident. Authorities have increased monitoring of all entry and starting points to prevent further violence.
In the meantime, a curfew was imposed across several parts of Lower South Waziristan earlier today. In a review issued by the Deputy Commissioner on Tuesday, all routes were to and from Shakai, Tiarza, Sholam, Khamrang and Tanai declared completely closed for movement on July 3rd.
