- At least two police officers, including a sub-inspector (SI), were martyred in a suicide bombing in Peshawar’s Chamkani area on Sunday, according to police officials.
- Officials reported that the explosion occurred near a police mobile van in the vicinity of Ring Road’s Mandi, resulting in the martyrdom of two officers and injuries to three others.
- The Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Operations confirmed that the incident was a suicide attack targeting the police vehicle.
- The country experienced a significant surge in terrorist attacks in January 2025, with a 42% increase compared to the preceding month, as indicated by data from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a research organization.
- The data revealed that at least 74 militant attacks were recorded nationwide, leading to 91 fatalities, including 35 security personnel, 20 civilians, and 36 militants. Additionally, 117 individuals sustained injuries, comprising 53 security forces personnel, 54 civilians, and 10 militants.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remained the most affected province, followed by Balochistan. In KP’s settled districts, militants carried out 27 attacks, resulting in 19 deaths, including 11 security personnel, six civilians, and two militants.
- The tribal districts of KP (formerly FATA) witnessed 19 attacks, leading to 46 fatalities, including 13 security personnel, eight civilians, and 25 militants.
Suicide Blast in Peshawar Claims Lives of Two Police Officers, Including Sub-Inspector
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