Attacker killed after firing on police officer in Karak

Khurram Police Station

KARAK; Unknown motorcyclists opened fire on Station Housing Officer (SHO) in Totakai area of Karak district early Saturday morning.

The attack occurred in jurisdiction of Khurram Police Station.

A police spokesperson said that one attacker, while another escaped in retaliatory firing. The attacker was also involved in attacks on polio vaccination teams and police in the area, it added.

A heavy police contingent was dispatched to Totakai area and cordoned off the mountainous area and launched a search for the escaped militant.

A large-scale search operation is underway to track down the suspects.

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