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BANNU: A police constable was martyred after unidentified assailants opened fire on him near Lora Bridge in Bannu on Monday.
Police identified the deceased as Umar Niaz Khan, who was on his way to report for duty. He was posted at the Bannu Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Bungalow.
Local sources also said that unidentified armed assailants forced the police constable off a rickshaw before opening fire on him and killing him on the spot.
Following the attack, the police and the peace committee cordoned off the area. They launched a search operation to trace the attackers, and efforts were underway to apprehend those responsible.
