One cop martyred, four injured in blast at police check post in Mardan

MARDAN, July 07 (SABAH): A police official was martyred and four others, including two policemen have been injured in a blast at the police check post in Mardan on Thursday.

According to district police officer (DPO) Irfanullah Khan, the blast took place at Chamtar police post adjacent to Mardan city at 10:45 AM on Thursday. Unidentified terrorists planted explosives under a police checkpoint bridge, which exploded, he said.

As a result of the blast, Hawaldar Maqsood was martyred on the spot while civilians including ASI Sohail, Constable Karim were also injured.

The rescue teams reached the site of the blast, as soon as the report was received.

Furthermore, the martyred and injured were shifted to Mardan Medical Complex Hospital. DPO Irfanullah Khan visited the spot and also inquired after the injured personnel.