Terrorists attacked a Frontier Constabulary (FC) fort in the Torawari area of Doaba police station limits in Hangu, leaving three FC personnel martyred and 17 others injured.
According to District Police Officer (DPO) Hangu Khalid Khan, police and FC troops immediately retaliated with full force, killing five terrorists including a local facilitator.
He said the joint police and FC operation against the militants is still underway to eliminate further threats in the area.
Security officials confirmed that the area has been cordoned off following the attack, while the bodies of the martyrs and the injured personnel have been shifted to a hospital.
The funeral prayers of three Federal Constabulary personnel, martyred in Torawari Fort, were offered at the FC Line in Hangu.
The funeral was attended by the Commandant of Thall Scouts, the Commandant of FC, the District Police Officer and other civil and military officials. A salute was presented to the martyrs on the occasion.
After the funeral, the bodies of the martyrs were sent to their native areas for burial.
