SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A police official was martyred after unidentified gunmen opened fire on him in Sarvekai area of Upper South Waziristan district on Wednesday, officials confirmed.
They said Constable Mohammad Mehran, who was serving at Sarvekai police station, was on his way to perform official duty when he came under attack near a stream in the Moley Khan Sarai area.
The assailants reportedly ambushed the cop and opened indiscriminate fire, causing critical injuries to him. He succumbed to his wounds at the scene before medical assistance could reach him.
Following the incident, police and other law enforcement personnel rushed to the area, secured the crime scene, and collected evidence. A search operation was launched to trace and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
Police officials said that investigations were ongoing from multiple angles. At this stage, authorities have not determined whether the killing was motivated by personal enmity or was an act of terrorism. Investigators are examining all possible motives, while efforts to identify and arrest the perpetrators continue.
After completing legal formalities and a postmortem examination at the District Headquarters Hospital, Wana, the body was taken to Wana Police Lines, where funeral prayers were offered with full state honours.
The funeral was attended by Lower South Waziristan District Police Officer Mohammad Tahir Shah Wazir, Deputy Commissioner Musarrat Zaman, SP CTD Gul Rauf Khan, DSP Wana circle Asghar Ali Shah, additional deputy commissioner Khalid Burki, Wana assistant commissioner Shah Behram, and others.
The participants paid tribute to Constable Mehran’s dedication, professionalism, and sacrifice in the line of duty. Officials described his service as an example of commitment to maintaining peace and protecting the lives and property of citizens.
Following the funeral prayers, the body was presented with an official guard of honour before being transported to his native area in Upper Waziristan district for burial.
In a statement, Lower South Waziristan police reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism and maintaining law and order. The department emphasised that the sacrifices of its fallen personnel would not be forgotten and pledged to bring those responsible for the attack to justice through a thorough and impartial investigation.
Published in Dawn, July 23rd, 2026
