Two KP Police Personnel martyred in Kohat Ambush
Two police personnel were martyred in an attack targeting a police party in country’s northwestern region late on Monday.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police announced that two cops were martyred when unidentified militants opened fire on them near Tappi area of Kohat district. Spokesman of Kohat Police said police personnel were deputed on security of a local mosque during Taraweeh prayers.
Martyred personnel are identified as Constable Qasim Khan and Constable Muhammad Ayyaz.
Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies have launched search operation in area to arrest terrorists.
KP and Balochistan, two regions neighboring Afghanistan, witnessed a sharp escalation of attacks.
Pakistan's security forces continued operations against terrorism across the country, and hundreds of terrorists were killed in recent times.