A Sindh Rangers official wounded in an armed attack on an Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police checkpoint in Rawalakot on Nov. 5 succumbed to his injuries on Monday, AJK Police said.
The deceased official, identified as Naik Bostan Khan, belonged to Kohat district and had been deployed alongside AJK Police at their request to assist in maintaining law and order.
According to AJK Police, armed members of a proscribed organisation opened fire on the checkpoint on Nov. 5, injuring the Rangers official.
Police said the attackers belonged to a banned organisation whose armed members had repeatedly targeted law enforcement agencies under the guise of advocating for public rights.
AJK Police said such attacks threatened peace and stability in the region and undermined efforts to maintain law and order.
The police paid tribute to Naik Bostan Khan and said law enforcement personnel continued to sacrifice their lives while protecting citizens and maintaining public order.
AJK Police expressed deep grief over his martyrdom and extended condolences to the bereaved family.
The police said such attacks would not weaken the morale of law enforcement personnel.
They said the authorities remained committed to protecting citizens’ lives and property, maintaining law and order and ensuring that those responsible for attacks on law enforcement personnel were brought to justice.
