At least 15 to 20 terrorists from Fitna al-Hindustan (FAH) launched an attack on Dhadar Police Station late on April 24, triggering a swift response from security forces deployed in the area, sources stated.
According to initial reports, three to four attackers were killed during the exchange of fire that followed the assault. Security forces quickly moved to secure the area and contain the situation.
The police station is located about 4 kilometres from Dhadar Circuit House and nearly 6 kilometres from Bolan Weir, where the headquarters of the 152 Air Defence Battalion is based. Police personnel at the station initially responded to the attack within their capacity.
Reinforcements were quickly dispatched, with two counterterrorism teams led by the commanding officer of 152 Light Air Defence Regiment reaching the site and mounting an effective response. Officials said the timely engagement forced the attackers to retreat. Aerial action using VTOL assets was also carried out against the fleeing militants.
According to initial reports, three to four militants were killed during the exchange. While the attackers took away some of their dead and injured, one body, along with a weapon, was recovered. Security sources added that two to three injured militants were also taken along by their accomplices.
On the security forces’ side, one police official was martyred, and four others sustained injuries. The injured were shifted to CMH Sibbi for treatment.
A search and sanitisation operation is currently underway in the area, with effective blockades established along possible escape routes. Authorities are also monitoring nearby medical facilities to trace injured militants. Officials said coordination and rehearsals between security forces and police will continue to further improve response mechanisms, as such joint efforts have already shown positive results.
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