Two cops killed in check-post attack

18 Nov, 2013

Unknown assailants killed two police personnel in firing on Warang check-post in district Swat on Sunday, said police sources. Police sources said that unidentified attackers started firing on Warang check-post in the jurisdiction of Swabi Police Station killing two personnel on the spot. The victims have been identified as Mubassir and Saajid. The attackers also set ablaze the police check-post while escaping from crime scene.
The bodies of the victims were found when locals rushed to the post for extinguishing fire. Police have registered a case and started search operation to apprehend elements involved.
Meanwhile, a woman was killed and four women sustained injuries in a hand grenade attack at a house in the same district of the province. Police said unidentified men hurled a hand grenade at a house in Kashkol Banda area.
The injured were taken to district headquartre hospital, where one woman succumbed to her wounds. After the attack the culprits escaped from the crime scene. Police station concerned registered a case of the incident and started further investigation.

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