A police officer was martyred and his driver injured following a firing incident in the Chamkani area of Peshawar late last night.
According to local authorities, the attack took place within the jurisdiction of the Chamkani Police Station. The officer succumbed to his injuries on the spot, while the driver was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
A murder case has been registered at the Chamkani Police Station on the complaint of the martyred officer’s brother. Initial findings cited in the First Information Report (FIR) suggest the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute (mastoorat).
The suspects fled the scene immediately after the incident. Police have launched a search operation to trace and apprehend those responsible.
