Nine Police Personnel Killed in Twin TTP Attacks in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

At least nine police personnel were killed and 31 others injured in two separate attacks allegedly carried out by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, officials said.

The first and deadliest attack took place at the Marian Police Station in Bannu district, where militants rammed an explosive-laden truck into the police facility before detonating it. The powerful blast was followed by an armed assault, triggering a fierce gun battle between the attackers and security personnel.

According to local authorities, six police officers were killed, while 12 others sustained injuries in the attack. The police station suffered significant damage due to the explosion.

In a separate incident, militants targeted a police convoy in Lower Dir district near Ladam Top, Haider area. The attackers reportedly hurled hand grenades and opened indiscriminate fire on the convoy.

The ambush claimed the lives of three police personnel, while 19 others were injured. The wounded officers were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Following the attacks, security forces launched a massive search operation in both areas. Officials said the affected locations have been cordoned off, and efforts are underway to track down those responsible for the attacks.

The twin assaults highlight the continuing security challenges in Pakistan’s northwestern region, where the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has intensified attacks on security forces in recent months. Authorities have vowed to continue counterterrorism operations to eliminate militant threats and restore security in the province.

The incidents are among the latest in a series of attacks targeting law enforcement personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, underscoring the volatile security situation in the region.