In two separate incidents of violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, at least six people, including three Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel and a police inspector, were martyred in targeted attacks.
According to District Police Officer (DPO) Shehbaz Elahi, unidentified assailants ambushed an FC vehicle in the Garagri area of Karak while the personnel were on routine patrol duty. The force was reportedly deployed for the security of a gas company operating in the region.
“All three FC officials embraced martyrdom in the attack,” said the DPO. A search operation has been launched in the area to track down the attackers.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur condemned the assault and directed law enforcement to arrest those responsible without delay. “We salute our martyrs and their families. Their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism will always be remembered,” he said in a statement.
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi also denounced the incident, reaffirming the province’s resolve to eliminate terrorism. “The sacrifices made by our security forces are the backbone of Pakistan’s struggle for peace,” he added.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Peshawar on Tuesday night, Police Inspector Ali Hussain and two others were shot dead on Warsak Road.
According to police officials, unknown gunmen riding three motorcycles opened fire on Inspector Hussain’s vehicle as he was travelling with friends. All three victims died on the spot.
The attacks come amid a fluctuating security landscape in Pakistan. While the country has witnessed a resurgence in terrorist activity since 2021, a recent report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) indicates a slight decrease in attacks for the month of June.
According to the Islamabad-based think tank, 78 militant attacks were recorded nationwide in June 2025, resulting in at least 100 deaths — including 53 security personnel, 39 civilians, six militants, and two members of local peace committees. Another 189 individuals were injured, most of them security personnel.
The report highlighted an 8% drop in the number of attacks and a 12% decline in fatalities compared to May, though injuries saw a slight rise. Overall, 175 people lost their lives during June’s violence and counter-operations, including 77 militants and 41 civilians.
