Police Team Attacked in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; 10 Security Personnel Dead, 18 Extremists Killed
Summary
A police team returning from an operation against illegal gold mining in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was attacked in Kohat, leaving 10 security personnel dead and 18 extremists killed in retaliation. The injured were taken to Kohat Hospital, while Governor Faisal Karim Kundi demanded a detailed report on the incident.
Key Points
- A police team was attacked in Kohat district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after returning from an operation against illegal gold mining.
- At least 10 security personnel were killed, including DSP-rank officer Haider Zaman, and 18 extremists were killed in retaliatory fire.
- The injured were taken to Kohat Hospital, with two seriously wounded officers referred to Peshawar.
- Governor Faisal Karim Kundi expressed grief and demanded a detailed report on the attack.
