Car hits SSP's squad vehicle, 5 policemen killed, 2 hurt in Lasbela

Five policemen died and two were hurt in a collision between a car and a vehicle included in the SSP Lasbela's squad on the main road in Othal, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported on Monday.
According to the in charge of the Othal police station SHO Qazi Saber, the squad of SSP Lasbela was moving from Hub to Othal when a vehicle coming from the opposite direction collided with it and fled the scene.
SHO Qazi Saber said the police have started a search of the getaway vehicle while the injured policemen were shifted to the hospital for medical treatment.
The deceased police personnel are identified as Nader, Mohammad Rafiq Ronjah, Saleh Mohammad, Irfan Ronjah, and Rashid Barfat.
The SHO said the injured policemen are identified as Molabakhsh Khaskheli and Muhammad Ali Ronjah.

The funeral prayers of the five police officers who were martyred in the traffic accident were offered and salutations were offered.
Political and social figures including senior police officers participated in the funeral prayer and paid their respects.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expresses regret over Lasbela accident

Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi expressed regret over the martyrdom of five policemen in a traffic accident near Lasbela on Monday.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi extended his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the martyrs and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured policemen.

Reporter: Essa Tarin and Awais Kiyani