Later, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that security forces and terrorists exchanged fire last night in the area during which the militant was killed. Read Two policemen martyred in attack on census teamSecurity forces immediately cordoned off the area, blocking all possible escape routes in Tank. Later, acting on a tip-off, security forces immediately cordoned the area, blocking all possible escape routes. “The killed terrorist was wanted by police for being involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces as well as killing of innocent civilians. On the other hand, in a similar attack in Lakki Marwat, motorcyclists opened fire at the census team in the limits of Sadar Police Station, martyring an on-duty policeman, constable Dil Jaan.

Source: The Express Tribune March 14, 2023 06:56 UTC