Tragic Blasts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Grim Reminder of Persistent Threats

In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, three policemen, including a senior officer, were killed in two consecutive blasts. The initial explosion struck a police check-post, followed by a remote-controlled bomb attack on a police vehicle. The provincial government has launched a search operation to find those responsible.

In a tragic incident, three policemen, including a senior officer, were killed and another injured in back-to-back explosions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, as officials reported on Friday.

The initial blast targeted the Ghulmina police check-post in Hangue district, sending panic waves across the area. Upon receiving the alert, Superintendent of Police (SP) Operations Asad Zubair led a team to inspect the site.

Tragically, their vehicle was hit by a remote-controlled bomb, resulting in the immediate deaths of SP Zubair and two officers, with another officer critically injured. Security operations are underway to find those accountable, while Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has demanded a detailed report and convened a meeting to examine security measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)