Rocket attack in Pakistani Punjab: A sensational incident of attack on policemen has taken place in Pakistan's Punjab province. During this, rockets were thrown at the policemen and indiscriminate firing was done. 11 policemen were killed in the attack. Many people were injured and the robbers took them hostage.
When did the attack happen?
The attack took place in Rahim Yar Khan district, about 400 km from Lahore, when two police mobile vans got stuck in mud near Machah Point. The policemen tried to move them and were attacked at the same time.
Efforts to rescue the hostages began
As soon as the incident was reported, a large police convoy reached the spot. Senior officials of Punjab Police also made efforts to rescue the hostages. The bodies of the slain policemen have been taken into custody and sent for post-mortem.