Times of Islamabad

Death toll of Police officials rise drastically in terror attack on DIG Office in Balochistan

Death toll of Police officials rise drastically in terror attack on DIG Office in Balochistan

QUETTA – Death toll rises drastically in the terrorists attack on theoffice of the DIG Loralai Balochistan.

As per media report, At least nine policemen were martyred and 21 includingpolicemen injured as unidentified gunmen attacked the office of deputyinspector general (DIG) of police in Loralai, Balochistan on Tuesday.

Three to four unidentified gunmen entered the office of DIG Loralai andopened fire. A blast was also heard.

“Two of the four attackers were killed in retaliatory police fire,”sources added.

The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Four of theinjured are said to be in critical condition.

According to police, the attack took place when interviews for recruitmentin the force were under way at the DIG’s office.