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Three Suspects Killed in Police Vehicle Shooting in Swabi
Tragedy strikes in Swabi as three suspects are killed and one seriously injured after unknown assailants open fire on a police vehicle.
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by News Desk
2025-01-24
Three Suspects Killed in Police Vehicle Shooting in Swabi

Three suspects were killed, and one was critically injured in an attack on a police vehicle near Chhota Lahore Police Station in Swabi district on Thursday.

According to reports, the police vehicle was carrying the suspects back from a court appearance when unknown assailants opened fire on the vehicle. The attack resulted in the instant death of three suspects, while one other suspect sustained serious injuries.

Rescue 1122 teams promptly responded to the scene, transferring the bodies and the injured individual to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have launched a search operation in the area and are actively searching for the unknown gunmen responsible for the attack.

The police have yet to release further details about the suspects or the motive behind the shooting, and investigations are underway.

Community Concerns and Law Enforcement Response

Local authorities have expressed their determination to bring the attackers to justice and have assured the public that full efforts are underway to capture those responsible. This incident highlights growing concerns over security in the region, as incidents of targeted shootings have been rising in some parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

 
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