In another tragic terrorist attack, a police mobile was targeted with hand grenades by terrorists in Kohat’s Shadipur area, the regional police officer (RPO) confirmed on Tuesday.
One police officer was injured in the attack, while the police retaliated by killing one terrorist. Several militants were also arrested during the counter-operation, the officer stated.
The RPO further revealed that hand grenades and other weapons were recovered from the arrested terrorists. A search operation is currently underway in the area to track down any other individuals involved in the attack.
Rise in Terror Attacks in the Country
In light of this attack, it is crucial to note that January 2025 witnessed a sharp surge in terror incidents, with a 42% increase compared to the previous month, according to data from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a think tank.
The data indicated that at least 74 militant attacks were recorded nationwide, resulting in 91 fatalities, including 35 security personnel, 20 civilians, and 36 militants. Additionally, 117 individuals sustained injuries, including 53 security forces personnel, 54 civilians, and 10 militants.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remained the worst-affected province, followed by Balochistan. In KP’s settled districts, militants carried out 27 attacks, resulting in 19 fatalities, including 11 security personnel, six civilians, and two militants.
Similarly, the tribal districts of KP (formerly FATA) witnessed 19 attacks, leading to 46 deaths, including 13 security personnel, eight civilians, and 25 militants.
