A terrorist assault on the Jhangi check post in the border area of Taunsa Sharif was successfully repelled by security forces earlier this week.
According to the police spokesperson, a group of 20 to 25 terrorists launched the attack from various directions, heavily armed with rocket launchers and modern automatic weapons.
In a statement, the spokesperson of the Punjab Police confirmed that the terrorists used sophisticated weaponry in their assault. However, the police personnel stationed at the check post responded swiftly, engaging in fierce gunfire, ultimately foiling the attack.
"The terrorists were forced to retreat due to our officers' timely and effective counterfire," said the spokesperson. "During the exchange of fire, the attackers suffered casualties, and we have started a search operation in the area to track down the fleeing terrorists."
The police spokesperson further revealed that the quick response force had been dispatched to the site to support the operation and secure the area. As of now, the gunfire had subsided, though intermittent exchanges had occurred throughout the day.
In response to the ongoing threat, the authorities have intensified efforts to locate and apprehend the terrorists involved in the attack.
