A deadly attack by Khawarij on the Police Training School in Ratta Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan, was successfully foiled late last night as police personnel bravely repelled the assault, killing six Khawarij and preventing a major tragedy.
According to details, the Khawarij launched an armed assault on the training school late at night using heavy weapons. Security personnel on duty responded immediately and forcefully, thwarting the attackers’ nefarious designs. The assailants rammed an explosives-laden truck into the school’s main gate, causing part of the boundary wall to collapse, resulting in the martyrdom of one policeman. The attackers, dressed in various uniforms, then entered the premises and opened indiscriminate fire. A police constable fought valiantly, engaging the Khawarij despite heavy fire and grenade attacks, and embraced martyrdom during the exchange.
An intense gun battle ensued and continued for several hours as the Khawarij repeatedly hurled grenades. Upon receiving the report, District Police Officer Sahibzada Sajjad Ahmad swiftly reached the site with a large contingent of police and took command of the operation. With exceptional professionalism and tactical strategy, he led the siege of the area. Regional Police Officer Syed Ashfaq Anwar also reached the scene, standing shoulder to shoulder with the frontline personnel to boost their morale.
In a joint five-hour-long operation, police and other security forces eliminated six Khawarij, seizing suicide vests, explosives, and ammunition. Three policemen were martyred and six others injured during the fierce encounter. The injured were immediately shifted to the hospital for medical treatment. All 200 trainees, instructors, and staff present inside the school were safely evacuated, preventing a large-scale tragedy.
DPO Sahibzada Sajjad Ahmad further stated that around 200 individuals, including recruits and staff, were present in the training school at the time of the attack, all of whom were successfully rescued.
Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Zulfiqar Hameed, lauded the timely and successful operation conducted under the leadership of RPO Syed Ashfaq Anwar and DPO Sahibzada Sajjad Ahmad. He commended the officers’ presence on the frontline and the extraordinary courage of the police force, stating that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police remain steadfast and resolute in eradicating terrorism from the province.
The IGP prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyred and reaffirmed that their sacrifices would never be forgotten. He also announced special rewards for the officers and personnel who took part in the successful operation.
The area has been declared clear, while a search and clearance operation continues.
Names of Martyred and Injured Police Personnel in the Dera Ismail Khan Police Training School Attack:
Martyred:
1. Constable Mudassar s/o Abdul Haleem (Wanda Mudat)
2. Constable Jalal s/o Unknown (Shorkot)
3. Constable Daniyal s/o Abdul Jameel Marwat (Wanda Lali)
Injured:
1. Constable Naseer (Wanda Mehr Dil)
2. Constable Muhammad Shoaib (Umray Wali)
3. Constable Hazrat Ali (Badini Khel)
4. Constable Yaqoob (Wanda Lali)
5. Constable Saleem (Wanda Talgi)
6. Constable Saddam Hussain (Peshawar)
7. Saeed-ur-Rehman, Driver (Tauseefabad)
8. Constable Amanullah (Bannu)
9. Constable Abdullah (Bannu)
10. Recruit Mudassar (Lar Sharif)
11. Ismat Abbas (Kotli Imam, Bakhtiarabad)
12. Recruit Yasir (Kari Khisor)
13. Recruit Ijaz Ahmad (Bannu)
