Two Policemen Martyred, Three Injured in Terrorist Attack on Shangla Check-Post
Two police officials were martyred, and three others sustained injuries in a terrorist grenade attack on a police check-post in Chakesar, District Shangla, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
According to police sources, the martyred officials were identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Hassan Khan and Constable Nisar Khan. The injured personnel include Muharrar Arshad Khan, Constable Arshad Khan, and Constable Rifat. All injured have been shifted to a hospital in Battagram for medical treatment.
Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the attack and expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of ASI Hassan Khan and Constable Nisar Khan. Offering heartfelt condolences to their families, the minister prayed for the swift recovery of the injured personnel.
Naqvi paid tribute to the fallen officials, calling them the “nation’s pride” and emphasizing the sacrifices made by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police in the fight against terrorism. “The KP Police have played a leading role in combating terrorism, and their sacrifices will never be forgotten,” he said. “The nation salutes the bravery of the KP Police.”
The attack comes amid a surge in terrorist activities targeting law enforcement and security forces, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
In a separate incident, a police constable was martyred in Swabi when militants opened fire on him near Parmuli Police Station. The slain constable, Ishtiaq Ahmad, was returning from his poultry farm late Monday night when he was ambushed. According to his brother, Zubir Mohammad, Ishtiaq was last deputed in the Peshawar Electric Supply Company sub-division.
These incidents underscore the growing security challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in the region as terrorist attacks continue to pose a significant threat.
