ISLAMABAD: Two police officers were killed during a shooting in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province on Friday, amid a period of heightened militant activity in the region.
The KP province, which shares a border with Afghanistan, has seen a rise in militant violence. Groups such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) frequently target government officials, police, and security forces.
According to a spokesperson for the Mohmand district police, the latest TTP strike targeted a police patrol vehicle, claiming the lives of Station House Officer Zaitullah and Elite Force constable Noor Zeb.
“Both men fought bravely during the cowardly attack by Fitna Al-Khawarij (TTP) terrorists last night,” the spokesperson stated. He added that senior officials attended the funeral prayers for the fallen officers, who were subsequently laid to rest with full state honors.
Pakistan has accused the Afghan Taliban of providing support to militant organizations like the TTP, which carry out attacks against civilians and law enforcement. While the Afghan Taliban deny these allegations, they have urged Pakistan to manage its own internal security challenges.
In response to attacks in the western regions bordering Afghanistan, Islamabad has conducted airstrikes within Afghan territory this year, targeting what it identifies as militant infrastructure and hideouts. These actions have led to intense tensions and clashes between the two neighboring nations since February.
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