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A police convoy was targeted by an improvised explosive device (IED) in the Doaba area of Hangu on Sunday, leaving three officers injured, including Station House Officer (SHO) Imranuddin, police officials confirmed.
According to police sources, the convoy was returning from a peace committee meeting when it came under attack. Senior officials, including Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Abdul Samad, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Tall Mujahid, and SHO Imranuddin, were travelling in the convoy at the time.
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Following the explosion, a gun battle broke out between police personnel and the attackers. SHO Imranuddin and two other police officials sustained injuries during the incident. The exchange of fire was still ongoing at the time of reporting.
SP Abdul Samad said the attack was carried out using an IED planted along the convoy’s route. Further details are awaited as the situation develops.
