10 cops martyred, 18 terrorists killed as police party comes under attack in KP's Kohat
PESHAWAR: Eighteen terrorists were killed while 10 cops were martyred on Wednesday when the police team came under attack on its way back after completing an operation against elements involved in illegal gold mining, police said. In a statement, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police public relations director said the personnel were conducting a joint operation with the local civil administration in the…
PESHAWAR: A devastating attack on Wednesday claimed the lives of 10 police officers and 18 terrorists, as a police team returned from an operation against illegal gold miners in Kohat, according to a statement from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police public relations director. The incident occurred near the Darabukach locality, where the police were collaborating with local civil administration.
Dispatched to combat the Fitna al Khawarij, individuals associated with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, the police engaged in a brave battle against the attackers, resulting in the martyrs' deaths. The police vowed to take stringent action against those responsible for the attack, which the statement claimed was a clear testament to the criminal mafia's connection with the terrorists and their nefarious intentions.
The incident occurred amidst a recently imposed 60-day ban on excavators near mining areas, aimed at curbing illegal placer gold extraction. The governor, Faisal Karim Kundi, expressed his sorrow over the martyrs' loss and vowed to bring the attackers to justice, emphasizing their sacrifices as a source of pride for the nation.
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