5 policemen martyred in dacoits attack on Sheikhani police post in the Kacha area

As many as 5 Elite Force personnel have been martyred following an attack by dozens of dacoits on Sheikhani police post in the Kacha area of Rahim Yar Khan at night . .
The dacoits fled the scene after attack.
The martyrs of the Elite Force include Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Saleem, Nakheel, Constable Khaleel, and Ghazanfar.
Bodies have been shifted to civil hospital. Among martyrs two are stated to be hailing from Rahim Yar Khan and 3 from Bahawalpur.
A heavy contingent of police led by DPO Irfan Ali reached the area. Police have sealed all the routes leading to Kacha .
Police encounter with dacoits is underway.
During the pursuit and exchange of fire one dacoit has also been killed.
According to police spokesperson search operation is underway in the area. Police are using advanced weapons and armored vehicles to either arrest or eliminate the bandits
Fear and panic have gripped the area and heavy security forces have besieged the Kacha and surrounding area.