The Death toll rises to 10 police officers in militant attack in northwest Pakistan after a deadly assault on a police checkpoint in Hangu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The attack left at least 28 officers injured and triggered a major security operation in the area.
Police said armed militants launched the attack on the Khazina Banda police post using heavy weapons. Officials also reported that the attackers used a quadcopter drone during the assault. The drone caused additional damage and increased the intensity of the attack.
Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed confirmed that 10 police officers were killed. Among the injured was Deputy Superintendent of Police Mujahid Khan. Several wounded officers were taken to the District Headquarters Hospital in Hangu. Those in critical condition were later shifted to hospitals in Peshawar for advanced treatment.
The Death toll rises to 10 police officers in militant attack in northwest Pakistan as security forces continued fighting the attackers. Police said at least 15 militants were killed during the counteroffensive. The operation involved local police, the Counter Terrorism Department, and the paramilitary Thall Scouts. Security teams surrounded the area and launched search and clearance operations.
The Khazina Banda police post is located in Hangu district, an area that has witnessed repeated militant violence in recent years. The district lies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, close to Pakistan’s border regions with Afghanistan. Authorities have increased security in the area following the latest attack.
According to officials, intermittent gunfire continued even after the main assault ended. Security personnel remained deployed to secure the area and search for any remaining attackers. Rescue efforts also continued alongside the ongoing operation.
The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack. The group also made additional claims about the damage caused during the assault. However, officials said those claims could not be independently verified.
The attack has once again highlighted the security challenges facing Pakistan’s northwestern region. Officials have pledged to continue operations against militant groups and strengthen the protection of police personnel stationed in vulnerable areas. The government is also expected to review security measures at police posts across the province.
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The Death toll rises to 10 police officers in militant attack in northwest Pakistan has drawn nationwide attention. Authorities have expressed condolences to the families of the fallen officers. Funeral prayers were held with state honors, while investigations into the attack continue. Security officials said operations will remain active until the area is fully cleared and the situation is brought under control.
