Six police personnel were martyred on Monday in two separate IED attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The deadly incidents took place in Tank and Lakki Marwat districts during routine police operations. Security forces launched search operations immediately, while authorities strongly condemned the attacks.
In Tank district, an IED hit a police armoured personnel carrier near Gomal police station. The blast occurred while the vehicle was travelling from the station towards Tank city. As a result, six policemen, including an additional SHO, lost their lives. Rescue teams shifted the bodies to the district headquarters hospital, while police sealed the area.
وفاقی وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی کی ٹانک میں پولیس گاڑی کے قریب دھماکے کے واقعہ کی شدید الفاظ میں مذمت
وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی کا دھماکے میں جام شہادت نوش کرنے والے ایڈیشنل ایس ایچ او سمیت 5 پولیس اہلکاروں کو خراج عقیدت
وزیرداخلہ کا شہید اہلکاروں کے لواحقین سے دلی ہمدردی و اظہار تعزیت— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) January 12, 2026
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Meanwhile, another IED exploded near Darra Tang Road in Lakki Marwat during police patrolling. Consequently, a SHO and other police personnel were injured but remained out of danger. Police said Fitna al Khwarij targeted the vehicle within Saddar police station limits. Afterwards, the district police officer visited the site and ordered a search operation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered an immediate investigation into the Tank attack. He reaffirmed the government’s resolve to eliminate terrorism from the country.
صدرِ مملکت آصف علی زرداری نے ڈیرہ اسماعیل خان میں دہشت گرد حملے میں پولیس اہلکاروں کی شہادت پر گہرے دکھ و افسوس کا اظہار کیا۔
صدرِ مملکت نے شہید پولیس اہلکاروں کی بہادری اور وطن کی خدمت کے جذبے کو خراجِ تحسین پیش کیا۔
الّلہ تعالی شہداء کو اپنے جوارِ رحمت میں اعلیٰ مقام عطا…
— PPP (@MediaCellPPP) January 12, 2026
Similarly, the president, KP governor, interior minister, and National Assembly speaker condemned the incident. They praised the bravery of police personnel and expressed condolences to the families.
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In recent weeks, attacks on law enforcement have increased across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Several policemen were martyred or injured in Peshawar, Bannu, Bajaur, and Karak districts. Therefore, authorities have vowed to intensify security operations to ensure peace and protect citizens.