- Militants attacked the Khazina police post in Hangu district late on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of 11 police officers and injuring 28 others.
- Diyar Khan, a senior police officer, was among those killed during the attack, as he led reinforcements to the scene.
- Security forces engaged in a gunbattle with the militants, resulting in the deaths of 15 militants in response to the attack.
- The attack was carried out by Fitna al Khawarij, a term used for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the attack and offered condolences to the families of the martyred officials.
- KP Information Minister Shafi Jan also condemned the attack, describing it as 'cowardly' and expressed grief over the deaths of policemen.
A militant attack on a police checkpoint in Hangu district, Pakistan, resulted in 11 fatalities, including senior officer Diyar Khan, and left 28 others injured. The assault occurred late Wednesday at the Khazina police post, where militants used heavy weaponry against police personnel.1234
According to police official Irfan Khan, the attack was executed by the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), referred to as *Fitna al Khawarij* by authorities. “Nine cops, including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), were martyred,” police reported, highlighting the severity of the incident.7
In response, security forces engaged in an hour-long gunbattle, resulting in the deaths of 15 militants. “Fifteen *kharji* were killed while multiple others were injured due to the police’s response,” Khan stated.56
The attack has drawn widespread condemnation from officials, including Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who expressed condolences to the families of the deceased officers and prayed for the recovery of the injured. “This cowardly attack will not go unpunished,” said KP Information Minister Shafi Jan, emphasizing the need for justice.8910
The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by law enforcement in the region, particularly in areas bordering Afghanistan, where militant activity remains a significant threat.
“The attack, attributed to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, involved heavy weaponry and resulted in a fierce gunbattle, with security forces killing 15 militants. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the assault, offering condolences to the families of the martyred officers and calling for support for the injured.”
