Two Policemen Martyred In Suicide Attack In Bhakkar Punjab

On February 24, 2026, a suicide attack at the Dajal checkpost in Bhakkar, Punjab, resulted in the tragic deaths of two policemen, Constables Faheem Abbas and Shahbaz Madni, while another officer, Arshad, sustained injuries. The attack occurred around 6:54 PM, coinciding with the evening Iftar time, when a suicide bomber detonated explosives near the checkpost, targeting police personnel engaged in routine duties. District Police Officer Shehzad Rafiq Awan confirmed that the blast not only claimed the lives of the officers but also injured three civilians, including two polio workers and a vehicle driver, all of whom were admitted to the District Headquarters Hospital for treatment. The Inspector General of Punjab Police, Abdul Kareem, expressed his condolences, stating, "The sacrifice of our officers is eternal," and emphasized the commitment of the police force to support the families of the martyrs and ensure the best medical care for the injured.