Bulletproof jackets under scrutiny after two cops martyred in Kohat

Two policemen, who were wearing safety gear, lost their lives in Kohat at the hands of unidentified militants while on a motorcycle patrol on Monday. 

In a shocking revelation, a police report said that the bullets penetrated through their bulletproof jacket leading to the tragic loss of life.

The attack occurred as constables Qasim and Ayaz headed to Taraweeh duty on a motorcycle in the city area of Tapi. The miscreants opened fire on them from the front, martyring them on the spot.

The incident prompted an investigation to determine how this could have happened. The incident has led to concerns about the quality and effectiveness of such protective gear. The report has led to critical questions about the level of protection provided to law enforcement personnel who risk their lives in the line of duty.

According to a police spokesperson, Shaheed Constable Qasim was hit by four bullets that penetrated his bulletproof jacket and struck him in the chest.

The report also noted that both the jacket and helmet were damaged in the gun assault. Police cordoned off the area to track down the attackers.

When contacted, the Inspector General of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police, Akhtar Hayat Khan Gandapur, said he has ordered a thorough investigation into how the bullets penetrated the bulletproof jackets.

He said the police department will conduct an investigation into the incident where bullets passed through the jackets and helmets of two law enforcement officers. The department aims to ascertain the reason behind the equipment's failure to protect them, he added.