PESHAWAR (National Times) – At least three police officials, including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) embraced martyrdom in exchange of fire with terrorists who attacked Police Station Sarband in Peshawar in the wee hours of Saturday, Dunya News reported.

According to details, terrorists launched attack on Police Station Sarband with long range rifles and hand grenades, due to which DSP Sardar Hussain and two police officials Irshad and Jehanzeb were martyred.

Senior superintendent of police operations Kashif Aftab Abbasi while giving details said that at least six to eight terrorists were involved in the attack. He informed that the terrorists attacked police station from two sides with hand grenades and sniper guns fitted with night vision goggles.

A heavy contingent of police reached the spot soon after the incident and cordoned off the area. Police have also launched a search operation in the area to arrest the terrorists.