Police have successfully thwarted an armed attack on Band Korai Police Station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district after unidentified attackers rammed an explosives-packed vehicle into its main entrance.

The incident occurred late at night on November 12, 2026, when the assailants targeted the police facility with an explosive-laden pickup truck before opening fire.

According to police officials, the explosion damaged the station’s entrance and a section of its boundary wall. A mosque within the compound and several nearby residential properties also suffered damage.

Following the blast, the attackers launched an armed assault using heavy weapons. However, police personnel responded with retaliatory fire and prevented the assailants from entering the premises.

The attackers eventually fled after failing to breach the station’s security. Police confirmed that all personnel present at the facility remained safe and no casualties were reported among the officers.

The powerful explosion also shattered windows in nearby houses, while the damage to the mosque added to the impact on the surrounding area.

Soon after receiving information about the incident, Dera Ismail Khan District Police Officer (DPO) reached Band Korai Police Station and inspected the affected premises.

The senior police official reviewed the damage and received a briefing from personnel regarding the attack and their response.

Local residents also gathered near the police station after hearing the explosion and gunfire. According to the police spokesperson, members of the community showed support for the officers who defended the facility.

Police officials praised the personnel for their prompt response and ability to prevent the attackers from entering the station.

Meanwhile, police and security forces launched a search operation in the surrounding area to trace and arrest those responsible for the attack.

Authorities are also examining the damage and reviewing security arrangements following the incident.

The attack comes amid continued security challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where police and security installations have faced repeated militant assaults.

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For now, police have confirmed that the attack on Band Korai Police Station was unsuccessful and all deployed officers remained unharmed.