Seven policemen, including a station house officer, were martyred when terrorists targeted their vehicle with an improvised explosive device in the Bettani subdivision of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district on March 13, 2026. The squad from Shadikhel police station was on routine patrol duty along the Shahdikhel-Mastikhel road when the blast occurred. A large police contingent immediately reached the site and launched a search operation to track down the perpetrators.
#Pakistan bomb attack: Police in Lakki Marwat, #Khyber #Pakhtunkhwa, said Friday that six policemen, including SHO Saddar Azam, lost lives and one injured in a roadside bomb attack on a police vehicle. A police spokesman said the explosion at took place In the Shadi Khel area of… pic.twitter.com/1Nm5whdQjB
— Tahir Khan (@taahir_khan) March 13, 2026
Key Highlights
- Seven policemen, including an SHO and five constables, martyred in IED attack on patrol vehicle in Bettani subdivision of Lakki Marwat.
- Terrorists planted the device on the Shahdikhel-Mastikhel road to target the police squad.
- Injured policeman later succumbed to wounds, bringing total fatalities to seven.
- Bodies shifted to hospital; intensive search operation launched in the area.
- Attack comes amid rising terrorist incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past year.
The martyrs gave their lives while performing their duty to keep the people of Lakki Marwat safe. Their sacrifice reminds us of the courage and dedication shown daily by Pakistan’s police and security forces in the face of ongoing threats. The entire nation stands united in grief and pays tribute to these heroes who continue to stand as a shield against terrorism.
Security officials have condemned the cowardly act and vowed to bring the culprits to justice. Operations to eliminate terrorist networks in the region remain ongoing under a well-coordinated strategy. Pakistan has faced such challenges before and has always emerged stronger through the resolve of its people and the bravery of its forces.
The families of the martyrs have the heartfelt condolences of the entire nation, and their legacy of service will continue to inspire future generations.
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