Twelve Policemen Killed in Pakistan Ambush

In a devastating ambush by bandits in the Kacha area of Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan, at least 12 police officers were killed and several others injured. The attack, involving rockets and firearms, targeted police vehicles that were stranded in floodwaters. Senior officials, including Punjab police chief Usman Anwar, have vowed to continue operations against the bandits until they are eradicated. The incident has been widely condemned by high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari, who have expressed condolences and called for swift action. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz emphasized that the sacrifices of the police officers will not go unavenged. This attack highlights the precarious security situation in parts of Punjab, known for harboring heavily armed gangs.