Deadly Militant Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Ten security personnel were killed and three injured in a militant attack on a checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. No group has claimed responsibility, but the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan is suspected. Increased terrorism incidents have been reported since the Taliban took control in Afghanistan.

In a brutal incident, ten security personnel were killed and three injured during an attack by militants on a checkpost in the volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, Pakistan, officials confirmed Friday.

The assault occurred on Thursday at the checkpost in Daraban area of Dera Ismail Khan district, triggering a fierce gunfight, according to police sources. Immediately after the attack, additional troops were deployed, launching an extensive search operation to apprehend the attackers.

Authorities suspect the involvement of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has not claimed responsibility yet. The attack highlights the escalating terrorism since the Taliban's 2021 ascension in Kabul, challenging Pakistan's hopes for regional peace.

(With inputs from agencies.)