11 Policemen, Including DSP, Martyred in Firing on Police Convoy in Kohat; 12 Injured

KOHAT: At least 11 police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), were martyred and 12 others injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a police convoy travelling to conduct an operation against illegal mining in Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to Kohat Police, the attack took place in the Darbukach Jalandhar Banda area, located between Kohat and Karak, as the police party was heading towards the site to take action against illegal gold mining.

The police spokesperson said police vehicles had also been dispatched to the scene, while heavy contingents were called in following the attack. He added that firing by the attackers was continuing.

Police sources said the Kohat police team had gone to raid illegal gold mining operations when it came under attack. They also reported that police vehicles were set on fire.

Following the incident, an emergency was declared at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Teaching Hospital to provide medical assistance to the injured personnel.

Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) confirmed that the martyred personnel included DSP Gambat Haider Zaman and Sub-Inspector Mukhtar.

Rescue 1122 said a total of 11 police personnel had been martyred and 12 others injured in the attack.