Twelve Pakistani police officers killed in car bombing and shootout
Summary
A car bombing and subsequent ambush in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 12 police officers, with militants using drones and claiming responsibility for the attack.
Key Points
- At least 12 police officers were killed after militants carried out a car bombing at a police post in northwestern Pakistan.
- Militants ambushed additional law enforcement personnel sent to help, causing further casualties.
- The militant alliance Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen claimed responsibility for the attack.
- The incident raises tensions along Pakistan's border with Afghanistan amid unresolved militant conflicts.
