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Cop martyred in Bajaur attack

By Bureau report
June 16, 2025
Security official stands alert in Peshawar on March 14, 2025. — PPI
Security official stands alert in Peshawar on March 14, 2025. — PPI 

KHAR: A police constable was martyred in a firing incident in Bajaur.According to reports, unidentified armed men opened fire in the Hayatay area within the jurisdiction of Utmankhel Police Station.

As a result, Constable Umar Muhammad was martyred on the spot.Following the incident, police and law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. The motive behind the firing and the identity of the attackers remained unknown so far; however, investigations were underway. The body of the martyred constable was shifted to the hospital for post-mortem.