Cop martyred as dacoits raid police picket in Sukkur
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A policeman was killed and another injured when more than 20 dacoits attacked Damdamu police picket with rockets in Gadhpur area of Sukkur and escaped from the scene, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel on Monday.
SHO Gadhpur Sarwar Bahio said that the deceased policeman who was identified as Arbalu Chachar died on the spot and another cop namely Raza Mohammad Magsi received serious injuries.
Soon after the incident heavy contingent of police from Gadhpur, Sadhuja, Panu Aqil and Bahji reached the area and shifted the dead and injured policemen to Tehsil Hospital.
Later Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amjad Shaikh visited the hospital to know well-being of the injured cop.
Talking on the occasion SSP said that stern action will be taken against the dacoits and all the attackers will be arrested soon.
Reporter: Imdad Buzdar