Six cops martyred as IED hits police vehicle in KP’s Tank

Six cops martyred as IED hits police vehicle in KP’s Tank

At least six policemen were martyred in police vehicle attack in KP's Tank. File photo

January, 12 2026

TANK (Web Desk): At least six police officers were martyred on Monday when an improvised explosive device (IED) hit their armoured vehicle in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district.

The blast completely destroyed the vehicle, which was returning from Gomal Police Station. Additional Station House Officer (SHO) Ishaq Khan was among those killed in the attack, police confirmed.

Law enforcement agencies quickly reached the site, cordoned off the area, and launched an investigation into the attack.

President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi expressed deep grief over the incident. In separate statements, they prayed for the eternal peace of the martyred officers and extended heartfelt condolences to their families.

This tragic incident comes just a week after four policemen were martyred in two separate attacks in Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts of KP.

In Lakki Marwat, unidentified motorcycle-riding assailants opened fire on traffic police in Sarai Naurang city, killing three officers, according to police.

In Bannu, a police constable, Rashid Khan, was martyred while on his way from home to report for duty at Mandan Police Station. Police confirmed he came under fire by unidentified attackers.

The attacks in Tank, Lakki Marwat, and Bannu show a worrying trend of targeted assaults on police in KP. Security forces face increasing risks, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced patrols and intelligence to prevent such deadly attacks. Public concern is growing as these incidents continue to claim the lives of law enforcement personnel.