Khyber: SHO Malagori Martyred in Firing During Operation Against Non-Custom Paid Vehicles

Khyber – In the Malagori area of Khyber District, SHO Riaz Hussain Afridi of Malagori Police Station was critically injured in firing by unidentified suspects during an operation against the illegal movement and smuggling of Non-Custom Paid (NCP) vehicles. He later succumbed to his injuries and was martyred.
Incident Details
According to police sources, SHO Riaz Hussain Afridi, along with his police contingent, was engaged in routine checking and legal action against NCP vehicles in the Malagori area when armed individuals lying in ambush opened fire.
As a result of the firing, SHO Riaz Hussain Afridi sustained bullet wounds and was critically injured.
Martyrdom
Immediately after the incident, the injured SHO was shifted to Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC), Peshawar in critical condition. However, he succumbed to his injuries during surgery and was martyred in the line of duty.
Search Operation
Following the incident, a heavy contingent of police and security forces reached the scene, cordoned off the area, and launched a search operation to arrest the suspects.