ISLAMABAD, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Three policemen were killed in a terrorist attack on a check post in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, local authorities said.
The attackers opened fire from a nearby hill on the check post in Hangu district, district police officer Khan Zaib told local media. He said three personnel were killed in the ensuing exchange of fire.
A heavy police contingent was deployed to the area, and a search operation was underway, he added.
Provincial Chief Minister Sohail Afridi condemned the attack and directed prompt medical care for the injured. He vowed to bring the attackers to justice. Security forces remain on high alert as investigations continue. ■
