Pakistan Security Alert: Ambush in Kohat Leaves 10 Cops Dead, 18 Militants Killed
Violent clash in Kohat, Pakistan, sees 10 police officers killed and 18 militants neutralized during a targeted ambush on a security patrol.
POLICY WIRE — Kohat, Pakistan — A deadly encounter erupted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province when armed insurgents launched a surprise attack on a police patrol force.
The intense firefight resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with authorities confirming the death of ten law enforcement officers.
Concurrently, security forces neutralized eighteen militants during the subsequent exchange of gunfire.
Local media reports describe the event as an ambush that targeted the police party while they were conducting operations in the region.
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa area.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)