Sindh Rangers naik dies of wounds after Rawalakot checkpoint attack

Naik Bostan Khan of Sindh Rangers died of his injuries on Monday, 9 November, AJK Police said. He had been wounded when armed men fired on an Azad Jammu and Kashmir Police checkpoint in Rawalakot on 5 November.

According to AJK Police, the attackers were armed members of a proscribed organisation. The police said the group has repeatedly targeted law enforcement agencies while claiming to advocate public rights.

The deceased belonged to Kohat district. He had been deployed alongside AJK Police at their request, to help maintain law and order in the area.

An AJK Police spokesperson said the attack showed the violent conduct of the group's armed elements, who are repeatedly targeting law enforcement agencies. The police said such attacks threaten peace and stability in the region and undermine efforts to maintain law and order.

AJK Police paid tribute to Naik Bostan Khan and said law enforcement personnel continue to give their lives to protect citizens. The force expressed deep grief over his death and extended condolences to his family.

The police said such attacks will not weaken the morale of law enforcement personnel. The authorities said they remain committed to protecting the lives and property of citizens, maintaining law and order, and ensuring that those responsible for attacks on law enforcement personnel are brought to justice under the law.

Several outlets, including 24 News, Express News and The Nation, reported the death on Monday. The reports did not say whether arrests have been made in connection with the attack.