ISLAMABAD — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed grief over the martyrdom of 10 police personnel in a terrorist attack on a police team in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kohat district. Eighteen terrorists were killed and 10 police personnel were martyred on Wednesday when a police team came under attack while returning from an operation against elements involved in illegal gold mining.
In his message, the president said the sacrifices of the KP police in the fight against terrorism were a source of pride for the entire nation. The president extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyred personnel and expressed solidarity with them. He said cowardly terrorist attacks could not weaken the nation’s resolve, which remained unwavering in its commitment to eliminating terrorism from the country.
President Zardari said police personnel and other law enforcement agencies were making sacrifices to protect the lives and property of the people. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the attack, saying the sacrifices of those who laid down their lives for the peace, stability and security of the country would always be remembered. Prime Minister Shehbaz reiterated the government’s resolve to eradicate terrorism from the country.