Five policemen, including DSP, injured in militant attack in Dera Ismail Khan

Police said the incident took place within the limits of Hathala police station, near the Ali Amin Gandapur farm. Militants targeted the vehicle of the DSP Kulachi there.

A police spokesman said the personnel returned fire, and both sides exchanged gunfire. During the firing, the police vehicle overturned, injuring several personnel.

Five policemen were injured in the attack, including DSP Kafayatullah Marwat. Among the injured are ASI Muhammad Nauman and Lady Constable Amber.

Police said the police vehicle was also damaged in the attack. The injured personnel were immediately taken to the Trauma Centre and the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment.

After the incident, police have tightened security in the area further. An operation has been launched to trace the attackers.