According to District Police Officer (DPO) Shehzad Rafiq Awan, the attack took place near a bridge connecting Punjab with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during Iftar.
The martyred officers were identified as Constable Faheem Abbas and Constable Shehbaz Madani. The injured officer, Arshad, was shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable but under close observation.
Inspector General of Punjab Police Abdul Kareem paid tribute to the fallen officers, describing their sacrifice as immortal. He directed authorities to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured policeman.
“Constables Faheem Abbas and Shehbaz Madani laid down their lives protecting the country and the nation. Punjab Police will never leave the families of martyrs alone,” the IG said, reaffirming the force’s resolve against terrorism.
President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the attack and expressed grief over the loss of lives. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also paid tribute to the martyred officers and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
The incident occurred on the same day as another deadly attack in Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where at least seven individuals, including six policemen, were martyred after terrorists opened fire on a police van in the Shakardara Road area.
Authorities have launched investigations into both incidents, while security has been tightened in sensitive areas.