PESHAWAR, November 9, 2026 : A police constable was killed and three other policemen were abducted after suspected terrorists attacked a security checkpost in northwest Pakistan on Monday, officials said.
According to District Police Officer (DPO) Salahuddin Kundi, the attack took place at a checkpost on Shah Almas Pir Hill in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a region that has witnessed recurring militant violence.
The deceased policeman was identified as Constable Feroz Ali, who lost his life during an intense exchange of fire between security personnel and the attackers.
Three Policemen Abducted; Search Operation Underway
Following the assault, the attackers reportedly took three policemen towards Khanano Kota, a nearby area, DPO Kundi said.
A heavy contingent of police and security forces rushed to the scene, cordoned off the area and engaged the assailants in a gunfight. A search operation was subsequently launched to trace the abducted personnel and secure their safe recovery.
Authorities have not yet announced the recovery of the missing policemen, and further details about the operation remain awaited.
Militant Violence Continues in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
No individual or organisation had claimed responsibility for the attack at the time of reporting.
However, the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has repeatedly carried out attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since its ceasefire agreement with Pakistan’s federal government ended in November 2022.
The latest incident underscores the continuing security challenges faced by police and security forces in the region, where attacks on checkpoints and law enforcement personnel have remained a serious concern.
Authorities are continuing efforts to locate the abducted officers and identify those responsible for the attack.
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