Two officials of Customs Department were martyred while four others injured due to the firing of terrorists on custom check post near Yarak area of District Dera Ismail Khan last night.

Injured were shifted to District Headquarter Hospital Dera Ismail khan.

Security forces have started search operation in the area.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has strongly condemned the incident of firing on Customs Officials in Dera Ismael Khan while performing anti-smuggling duties.

In a statement today, he expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of two officials of Customs Department in the incident.

He conveyed his heartfelt condolences and unwavering support to families of the martyrs in these testing times.

The Minister also prayed for early recovery of the injured Customs officials in the incident.

He said sacrifices of these martyrs will not go in vain and expressed resolve that the smugglers will be dealt with iron hands.

He said the FBR and the Pakistan Customs will continue their anti-smu
ggling operations for elimination of the menace of smuggling from the country.

Source: Radio Pakistan