A police constable was killed in a targeted shooting in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district on Friday, October 30, 2026. Two suspected terrorists were later killed during a security operation.
According to police officials, unidentified gunmen riding a motorcycle opened fire on the officer in the Shehbazkhel area.
The deceased constable was identified as Mumtaz.
Motorcycle Gunmen Target Police Officer in Lakki Marwat
The deadly attack occurred at Shehbazkhel Adda near a local shop.
Armed assailants reportedly approached the police officer on a motorcycle and opened fire before fleeing the scene.
The constable sustained critical injuries and was transported to the District Headquarters Hospital in Tajazai.
However, he died from his injuries.
CTD Kills Two Suspected Terrorists During Operation
Following the attack, police launched an operation to locate the suspected attackers.
A joint team comprising police personnel, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and local peace committee members pursued the gunmen.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of District Police Officer Sajjad Ahmad Sahibzada.
According to police, an exchange of fire resulted in the deaths of two suspected terrorists.
Security personnel continued searching the surrounding area following the encounter.
Rising Terror Attacks Raise Security Concerns
The latest incident follows another deadly confrontation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak district on October 22.
Four police personnel were killed, while two suspected terrorists died during that exchange of fire.
Repeated attacks on law enforcement personnel have intensified concerns about security across the province.
Authorities continue counterterrorism operations to prevent further violence and protect police personnel and civilians.
The investigation into Friday’s attack remains underway.
