Pakistani Police Convoy Ambushed by Gunmen Armed with RPGs
Attackers Targeted Convoy in Rahim Yar Khan District
On August 22, 2024, gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and firearms ambushed a police convoy in Pakistan's eastern Rahim Yar Khan district, resulting in multiple casualties.
Perpetrators and Tactics
- Attackers used RPGs and firearms in the ambush.
- The convoy was targeted as it passed through the district.
Casualties and Aftermath
The number of casualties in the ambush is still being determined, with conflicting reports emerging.
According to initial reports from local authorities, at least five police officers were killed and several others injured.
The attack sent shockwaves through the region and has heightened security concerns.
Investigation and Response
An investigation into the ambush is currently underway by Pakistani authorities.
Security forces have been deployed to the area to maintain order and apprehend the attackers.
The motive behind the attack is still unknown, but terrorism is suspected.
Similar Incidents
This is not the first time police convoys have been targeted in Pakistan.
In 2021, a similar ambush in the southwestern province of Balochistan claimed the lives of 14 police officers.
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