Deadly Attack on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Headquarters

In northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, three policemen were killed during an attack on the district police headquarters by armed militants. The Islamist group Tehreek-E-Taliban Pakistan has claimed responsibility for this violent act.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Islamabad | Updated: 14-10-2024 15:31 IST | Created: 14-10-2024 14:42 IST
Deadly Attack on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Headquarters
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Three policemen lost their lives when attackers stormed the district police headquarters in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The province has been a hotbed of violence in recent years, perpetuated mainly by Islamist groups.

The associates of the Tehreek-E-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for this assault, further intensifying fears of rising militant activities in the region. As the situation unfolds, concerns about the safety and security in the northwest continue to escalate.

Local authorities, together with federal support, are investigating the attack. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement officers in maintaining peace in regions vulnerable to extremist violence.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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