Dera Ismail Khan police foiled a major terrorist attack on the Police Training School in Ratta Kulachi after a fierce overnight gun battle, killing six militants belonging to the banned outfit Fitna-tul-Khawarij. Three policemen embraced martyrdom and six others sustained injuries in the exchange of fire.

According to details, the terrorists rammed an explosive-laden truck into the school's main gate late at night, causing part of the wall to collapse and instantly killing two policemen stationed there.

Moments later, several attackers disguised in different uniforms entered the premises and opened fire. The on-duty personnel retaliated bravely, resulting in another policeman's martyrdom during the encounter.

Upon receiving the report, DPO Sahibzada Sajjad Ahmad, accompanied by a heavy police contingent, reached the site and led the counter-operation, later joined by RPO Syed Ashfaq Anwar, who boosted the morale of the fighting officers.

After a five-hour-long operation, the police and other security forces successfully killed six terrorists and recovered suicide jackets, weapons, ammunition, and explosive materials from their possession.

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More than 200 recruits and staff members trapped inside were safely evacuated, while the injured officers were shifted to hospital for medical treatment.

According to DPO Sajjad Ahmad, the area has been cleared and a search and clean-up operation is underway.

Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Zulfiqar Hameed, praised RPO Syed Ashfaq Anwar, DPO Sahibzada Sajjad Ahmad, and all participating officers for their timely and courageous action, saying the police once again proved their firm resolve to eliminate terrorism from the province.

The IGP also prayed for the elevation of the martyrs' ranks and announced special rewards for the officers and personnel who took part in the successful operation.

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