Seven police officers, including the SHO, were martyred in an attack on a police vehicle in Lakki Marwat, officials confirmed.
According to media reports, a powerful explosion occurred near the Shadi Khel police station mobile unit, believed to have been caused by an IED. Emergency response teams rushed to the site and transported the injured to nearby hospitals.
Those killed include SHO Sadar Azam, Constables Shah Bahram (driver), Shah Khalid, Haji Muhammad, Gul Zada, and Sakhi Zada. Constable Insaf Din was injured and taken to the hospital for treatment.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi strongly condemned the attack and requested a detailed report from the Inspector General of Police. He described the loss of seven police personnel, including the SHO, as deeply tragic and assured full support to the families of the martyrs.
The chief minister also directed authorities to ensure the best medical care for the injured and stated that such cowardly acts by terrorists will not weaken the resolve of law enforcement and the people of the province.
While Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the recent bomb explosion near a police vehicle in Lakki Marwat, describing it as a cowardly act of terrorism targeting the nation’s security forces.
Paying tribute to the six police personnel killed in the attack, including the Station House Officer, Naqvi expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. He acknowledged their immense sacrifice for the safety and peace of the country.
“The brave young men of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have sacrificed their today for the peaceful tomorrow of the nation,” he said, reaffirming the government’s resolve to continue its fight against terrorism.
The interior minister added that officers and personnel of the provincial police force have rendered unforgettable sacrifices in the war against terrorism. “Our martyrs are our pride, and their great sacrifices will always be remembered,” Naqvi stated, honoring the dedication and bravery of the fallen police officers.