MIANWALI: Police thwarted a terrorist attack on the Makerwal police station in the Isakkhel district of Mianwali.
According to sources, a group of armed terrorists attacked the police station but were forced to flee after an exchange of heavy gunfire.
Elite force and rescue teams were dispatched to the spot. Mianwali DPO Muhammad Naveed also arrived on the scene with additional force. An emergency was declared at the district headquarters hospital.
IG Punjab Dr Usman Anwar spoke to the Makarwal SHO on telephone and praised him and his team for their bravery. He said that the terrorists should be chased down and taken to their logical end. Dr. Usman also directed the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), Elite Force, and Special Branch to fully support the Mianwali police.
