Officials report a militant attack on a police post in northwestern Pakistan leaves 11 police officers dead and kills at least a dozen attackers, with one outlet reporting 15 militant deaths. Reports describe an initial assault that includes drone use and an ambush, followed by fighting as police defend the post. According to police statements cited by one outlet, reinforcements sent to the area are also targeted during their approach, resulting in damage to an armored personnel carrier before officers engage the attackers. The death toll is described as having risen overnight as information is updated.
No militant group immediately claims responsibility in the accounts provided. One outlet notes that suspicion may fall on the Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), but this attribution is presented as likely rather than confirmed. The incident highlights ongoing security threats faced by police in the region, with officials still assessing the full circumstances and identities of the attackers.
