Two children were killed and several others injured when a school van came under fire in the Dheri Kot area of Attock on Thursday.
According to rescue officials, five children aged between five and 10 were injured in the attack. They have been shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital for treatment, they added.
The initial investigation suggests the gunmen targeted the van due to a personal enmity with the driver, Attock District Police Officer (DPO) Sardar Ghayas Gul said.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed deep sorrow over the incident, directing the Rawalpindi commissioner to submit a report immediately. She also instructed that the injured be provided with the best possible medical care.
Meanwhile, Inspector General (IG) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar took notice of the attack and has sought a report from the Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi. He directed the Attock DPO to reach the scene immediately and ensure the swift arrest of those responsible.
Police forensic teams are collecting evidence at the scene, and investigations are underway.
Local authorities have assured the victims’ families that justice will be delivered promptly.
