Police Successfully Thwart Multiple Terrorist Attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police successfully repelled a series of terrorist attacks on police stations and checkposts across multiple districts over the past two nights, foiling militants’ attempts to destabilize the region.

According to the Central Police Office, terrorist assaults were reported in Bannu, Karak, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, and Peshawar, where security forces bravely countered the offensives. In response, police and security forces launched operations, destroying a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) camp and several temporary militant hideouts in the mountainous areas spanning Lakki Marwat, Karak, and Mianwali.

In Peshawar, unidentified attackers targeted the Malazai checkpost of the Regi police station with a hand grenade. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, and a search operation was initiated to apprehend the perpetrators.

In Lakki Marwat, terrorists launched a coordinated attack on the Gambila Police Station from two directions. However, the Quick Response Force (QRF) swiftly retaliated, forcing the attackers to flee after a 15-minute exchange of gunfire. District Police Officer (DPO) Jawwad Ishaq confirmed that no casualties were reported.

Meanwhile, militants targeted a Bara Rifles security checkpoint on the Jamrud Bypass in Khyber, where security personnel successfully repelled the assault. Two security personnel sustained injuries in the firefight, prompting authorities to launch a search operation in the area.

In counterterrorism operations, security forces eliminated two terrorists in Lakki Marwat and Karak. Following their retreat, militants launched another attack on the Abbas Khatak checkpost.

In Tank, police forces killed one terrorist and injured several others in retaliation after an attack on the Nasran checkpost. Additionally, security forces in Karak neutralized terrorist commander Kashif Shakar Khel, affiliated with the Kaleemullah group.

Tragically, a brave and dedicated Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Noor Salam, was martyred by a sniper bullet during an operation in Karak, according to the Central Police Office.

Authorities have since intensified search operations across the affected districts to apprehend the remaining militants and ensure the region’s security.