Three TerrorisTs killed, 4 embrace marTyrdom in aTTack on kPo

g Police, rangerS PerSonnel clear building after four-hour-long Siege g Sanaullah SayS too early to determine which terror outfit behind attack rangers and other law enforcement agencies, also officially confirming that karachi Police office (kPo) had been cleared and all three terrorists had been eliminated. the cm expressed his grief and sorrow over three martyrdoms in the operation, according to a cm's spokesman. the cm said that 11 injured, who participated in the operation would be provided with best medical treatment. he also ordered to open the Shahrahe-faisal for the flow of traffic which was diverted to alternative routes.

"the families of martyred cops would be taken care," he said, adding that the nation was united against terrorism.

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KARACHI stAff report according to spokesman for Sindh Police, four persons including two policemen and one rangers solider embraced martyrdom while 15 others including a rangers' personnel sustained injuries during the clearance operation. according to spokesman for Sindh Police, one of the terrorist was killed due to the explosion in his jacket, while two others were killed in the exchange of fire with the security forces. moreover, Pakistan rangers' Sindh spokesman also confirmed the completion of operation and clearance of the police office.

Thesecurity forces cleared the building of karachi Police office (kPo) and its surroundings after a four-hour-long siege friday night, killing all-the-three terrorists who attacked the Police aig office on Shahrah-e-faisal.

Sindh government spokesperson mur- taza wahab confirmed the news in a tweet from his official twitter handle, stating, "i can so far confirm that the kPo building has been cleared. 3 terrorists have been neutralised." he also added that four people were martyred including two policemen, one rangers solider and one civilian while 14 others were injured during the terrorist attack. out of the injured, one person is currently in critical condition and is receiving medical attention at Jinnah hospital. the major operation was led and participated by deputy igPs rrf, South, east, and other officers and personnel, who fought valiantly against the terrorists. the personnel of Pakistan rangers Sindh also participated in the operation alongside the police. earlier, Sindh chief minister Syed murad ali Shah reached the inspector general of Police (igP) Sindh office right after the attack was reported. the cm monitored the complete operation at the command and control center. he lauded the bravery of police, according to the reports, the attackers equipped with the latest automatic weapons besieged the police headquarters and started indiscriminate firing. they also propelled two hand grenades into the five-storey building and tried to break into the office. earlier, the Pakistan rangers Sindh spokesman told that an operation was underway by the anti-terrorism force of rangers as karachi Police head office (kPo), located in Saddar area adjacent to Shahrah-e-faisal, was attacked in the evening. the attackers had entered the building as gunshots and explosion were also heard near the vicinity of kPo. inspector general of Police (igP) Sindh ghulam nabi memon, while talking to media, informed then that two of the attackers were killed. the rangers' spokesman informed that about 8 to 10 terrorists had attacked the building. according to hospital sources, an injured person had been taken to Jinnah hospital from the spot.

Police officials said a heavy contingent of rangers, police and other law enforcement agencies were called as the police cordoned off the surrounding area.

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