Gunmen Ambush Police Convoy in Punjab, Killing 11
Gunmen Ambush Police Convoy in Punjab, Killing 11
Gunmen Ambush Police Convoy in Punjab, Killing 11
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A brutal ambush in Rahim Yar Khan district, Punjab, resulted in the deaths of at least 11 police officers and injuries to seven others, as gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades attacked their convoy. The police were patrolling a deserted area when one of their vehicles malfunctioned, making them vulnerable to the assault, which authorities believe was carried out by robbers rather than militants. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, pledging swift action against the perpetrators and expressing condolences to the victims' families. The region is notorious for bandit activity, and this incident marks one of the deadliest attacks on police in recent years, highlighting ongoing security challenges in Pakistan. Rescue teams transported the wounded to a nearby hospital, with some in critical condition. This attack follows a series of violent incidents, raising concerns about law enforcement's safety in the area.

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