Dara Pizzo Parnal police stations in Lakki Marwat were targeted by terrorists armed with cutting-edge weapons, according to police sources.
The terrorists had no choice but to leave the area as the police responded promptly. In the shootout, no casualties were recorded.
As a result of the incident, police started a clearance operation there. DPO Taimur Khan, meanwhile, praised the police for responding promptly.
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The number of terror incidents in several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has increased recently.
In the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) area of Dera Ismail Khan, a policeman was martyred earlier in October in an attack carried out by terrorists.
Police announced that terrorists had targeted the police camp close to DI Khan toll plaza.
According to a police spokeswoman, there were explosions after the gunfight that lasted for several hours. 15 to 20 people were inside the police camp at the time of the incident, the official continued.
