Security forces have launched a major counter-operation in Kohat following a terrorist attack on a police vehicle in the Gumbat area of Kohat, with an exchange of fire between law enforcement personnel and the attackers still underway.
Police and security forces have launched a large-scale operation in Kohat district to dismantle a network linking illegal mining operators, criminal elements and terrorists.
According to initial reports, armed assailants opened fire on a police contingent in the Darbokach area, which falls within the jurisdiction of Gambat Police Station, prompting a major security operation.
Eight police personnel were injured in the attack and shifted to hospital for medical treatment. There are also concerns that some personnel may have been martyred, although the situation remains unclear.
Initial reports suggest that the attack may have resulted from alleged collusion between terrorists and criminal elements involved in illegal mining.
The attackers reportedly targeted police personnel from concealed positions. However, police and security forces responded with retaliatory fire and launched an extensive operation to track down those involved. According to preliminary reports, several terrorists were killed during the exchange of fire. The operation is ongoing, while further details regarding casualties and the progress of the security operation are awaited.
Police responded with a strong retaliatory action and launched a search operation to arrest the suspects. Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting searches to track down and apprehend the suspects who fled the scene.
