11 Pakistani Police personnel killed in terror attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

 

At least 11 Pakistani police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and a Sub-Inspector, were killed in a terrorist attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, officials said.

 

The attack took place in the Gambat area of Kohat district when a police team was conducting an operation against illegal gold mining. The attackers reportedly opened fire on the police personnel from nearby hilltops, causing heavy casualties.

 

Kohat police spokesperson Muhammad Nauman Zeb identified the deceased as DSP Haider Zaman and Sub-Inspector Mukhtiar. He said five police vehicles were also set on fire during the attack. A heavy exchange of fire followed the ambush, while additional police personnel were rushed to the area.

 

Security was put on high alert and an emergency was declared at the District Headquarters Hospital.