DERA ISMAIL KHAN, November 8, 2026: Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) Constable Abdul Jabbar was martyred when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated while he was attempting to defuse it during an official operation in the Janata area of Upper Waziristan.
According to police, Abdul Jabbar was serving as the in-charge of the Bomb Disposal Squad and was performing his duty when the explosive device suddenly detonated.
The incident claimed his life while he was carrying out an operation to neutralise the explosive threat.
Funeral prayers for the martyred constable were offered in Dera Ismail Khan, attended by District Police Officer (DPO) Ziauddin Ahmed, the Commandant Frontier Corps (FC), senior police officials and a large number of police personnel.
A police contingent presented a ceremonial salute to Constable Abdul Jabbar in recognition of his sacrifice in the line of duty.
Participants at the funeral paid tribute to his courage and dedication, offering prayers for the departed soul and expressing condolences to his bereaved family.
Dera Ismail Khan Police reaffirmed its commitment to honouring personnel who lost their lives while performing their duties.
Police officials said the sacrifices of fallen officers would continue to be remembered and acknowledged.
The incident highlights the dangers faced by bomb disposal personnel while handling explosive devices during security operations in the region.