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27 May 2020 | 05:36 AM UTC

Pakistan: Unidentified gunmen kill two policemen at checkpoint in Tarnol (Islamabad Capital Territory) May 26

Unidentified gunmen kill two policemen at a security checkpoint in Tarnol (Islamabad Capital Territory) May 26; heightened security likely in the area in the immediate term

Warning

Event

Unidentified gunmen killed two policemen at a security checkpoint in Tarnol (Islamabad Capital Territory) on Tuesday, May 26. Cordon and search operations were reportedly launched following the incident. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack as of Wednesday, May 27.

Heightened security measures are to be expected in the area over the near term. 

Advice

Individuals in the Tarnol are advised to monitor developments in the situation and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.