At least eight people, including five police personnel, were injured in two separate attacks in Bajaur District, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region. The incidents occurred late Friday night in different areas of Khar tehsil, officials confirmed.
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According to police sources, the first attack took place in the Lowi Sam area, where unidentified assailants opened fire on a police vehicle carrying officers to a nearby post. Five policemen sustained injuries in the assault, though authorities described their condition as non-fatal. The attackers reportedly fled the scene immediately after the incident.
Shortly after, a Rescue 1122 ambulance was targeted in the Rashakai area while en route to transport the injured officers to hospital. The attack left three additional people wounded, including the driver and two civilians.
Security forces responded quickly, with police contingents arriving at both locations and launching search operations. The affected areas were cordoned off as officials began efforts to trace those responsible. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the coordinated attacks.
The incidents have drawn condemnation from political leaders, including members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and the Awami National Party, who termed the violence unacceptable and called for improved security measures.
لؤی سم میں پولیس اور ریسکیو ٹیم کی گاڑی پر فائرنگ کے نتیجے میں باجوڑ سے تعلق رکھنے والے پختون اور مسلمان گھرانوں کے سپاہیوں کا زخمی ہونا نہایت افسوسناک اور قابلِ مذمت واقعہ ہے۔ اپنے ہی لوگوں کے خلاف اس طرح کے پرتشدد اقدامات ہمارے معاشرے کی خطرناک سمت کی عکاسی کرتے ہیں۔
اسلام ہمیں…— Dr. Hamid Ur Rehman MPA (@MPA_DrHamid) April 24, 2026
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has witnessed a surge in militant activity in recent years. Security reports indicate a significant rise in violence across the province, with increasing attacks on law enforcement and public infrastructure.
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The latest incidents have heightened concerns among residents, with authorities urging vigilance while continuing operations to restore stability. Officials say efforts are ongoing to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of both civilians and security personnel.