Diyala: A joint force from the Diyala Police arrested two suspects in the attack on the Khalis district municipality director, Nasr Jihad, yesterday evening, Sunday.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the two arrested individuals are related to the Khalis Municipality Director. They were transferred to a relevant security center to complete the necessary investigations and take legal action against them.

A security source announced yesterday evening that the Khalis municipality director survived an assassination attempt targeting his vehicle near the village of Abu Tamr, north of Baqubah. The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in the region, prompting a swift response from the local authorities. The investigation is ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack and to identify any additional suspects involved.