CTD DSP martyred in Peshawar gun attack

PESHAWAR (92 News) – The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) deputy superintendent of police (DSP) was martyred in the gun attack in Chamkani area of Peshawar. According to the details garnered, the DSP was attacked by the unidentified persons early in the day by unidentified men in Chamkani area. The assailants opened fire on a moving vehicle with DSP, Ghaniur Rehman Khan resulting in his martyrdom whereas four more people alongside Rehman in the vehicle who have been reported, critically injured. A heavy contingent of police reached the site of the incident and launched a search operation to find the suspects. Police said that they are carrying out an investigation, however, it is too early to say whether this is an act of vengeance by family members or a terrorist attack. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has taken notice of the heinous murder and act of terrorism. The KP chief minister offered his condolences on the loss to the bereaved family along with directing the best healthcare facilities for those injured. The chief minister also directed the Inspector General (IG) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to complete the investigations as soon as possible and submit a report to him, personally.