LAHORE: The Dera Ghazi Khan police on Tuesday recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) planted in a graveyard near the Punjab–Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border.

The terrorists had planted the IED to target security forces in the tribal area of Jadaywali in the jurisdictions of Vehova Police Station.

A joint team of Dera Ghazi Khan Police, Special Operations Unit (SOU) and Elite Force conducted a search operation in the border region. During the sweep, the IED was found. The Bomb Disposal Squad was called and the device was defused.

Regional Police Officer (RPO) retired Capt Sajjad Hassan Khan closely monitored the entire operation and commended the police teams for their swift response.

District Police Officer (DPO) Tariq Vilayat emphasized that extremist elements would not be shown any leniency and vowed that strong action against terrorists would continue. He reassured the people that every possible step was being taken to protect their lives and property.

Published in Dawn, August 26th, 2025