A police personnel was martyred in a terrorist attack on the police checkpost in the Kurram area today.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the attack and paid rich tribute to the police official, who embraced martyrdom in the incident.

In a statement, Prime Minister directed to identify the culprits behind the attack and take them to the task.

Acknowledging the unmatched sacrifices of the police personnel in the war against terrorism, the Prime Minister said the entire nation pays tribute to the police officers and personnel for their dutifulness.