At least 12 police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), were injured when armed attackers opened fire on a police team in Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The incident occurred in the Darbukach area near Gumbat as police personnel were heading to conduct an operation against illegal gold mining. The injured officers were immediately shifted to hospital for medical treatment, while an emergency was declared at the District Headquarters Teaching Hospital.
According to initial reports, armed men ambushed the police team and opened heavy fire, triggering an exchange of gunfire. Several police vehicles were reportedly set on fire during the attack. Rescue 1122 teams reached the area to assist the injured, while additional police personnel and security forces were deployed to control the situation. Reports also indicated possible fatalities, although the exact number was initially awaiting official confirmation.
Following the incident, police launched a major search operation to arrest those responsible for the attack. Security forces continued efforts to restore order and secure the affected area. Authorities said the operation against illegal gold mining would continue despite the attack. The incident has raised serious concerns about police security and the growing threat of armed attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
