DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two men were gunned down in an attack in Kareeta Faqeer area in the limits of Parova police station here on Tuesday.

According to police, 44-year-old Shahjahan Baloch, his brother Imran, and three other people, including Nadim, Rahim Dad and Zafar, all residents of Lunda Para, were returning from Basti Khokhar on motorcycles when they were attacked by armed men near Kareeta Faqeer area.

As a result, Zafar and Rahim Dad, who were riding the motorcycle going ahead, sustained fatal gunshot wounds and died on the spot, while their companions managed to escape unhurt by taking cover in the fields.

The attackers were identified as Junaid Baloch, Javed, Pervez, Faheem, along with one unidentified accomplice.

The police said the incident was linked to an ongoing dispute between the two parties over women-related issues.

On the complaint of Shahjahan Baloch, the Paroa police station registered a case against five accused and started investigation.

TRAINING SESSION: The Rescue 1122 Dera Ismail Khan’s training wing organised a training session at the Secondary and Primary Education Foundation on Tuesday.

The session, organised under the directives of District Emergency Officer Eng Fasihullah, was aimed to enhance preparedness among teachers and students under the supervision of professional rescuers.

During the training, the participants were given practical demonstrations on handling emergencies, including first aid, firefighting techniques, emergency evacuation, and immediate response during accidents.

In light of the ongoing monsoon rains and potential flood risks, Rescue 1122 officials also conducted a special awareness session focused on flood safety measures, early assessment of water flow, timely evacuation to safe locations, and rescue operations in affected areas.

Meanwhile, the Rescue 1122 effectively conducted relief operations in areas that experienced water accumulation during recent heavy rains in the district.

“Our teams remained active around the clock to manage the post-rainfall situation and ensure that the public is protected from any potential loss or harm as well as successfully pump out rainwater from several areas,” says district emergency officer Eng Fasihullah.

Published in Dawn, August 27th, 2025