Four FBR officials, police constable martyred in DI Khan firing
Four FBR officials targeted near Abhaya Bridge
Four Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials were martyred when armed assailants opened fire on their vehicle near Abhaya Bridge in Dera Ismail Khan district, police said.
According to District Police Officer (DPO) Ziauddin Ahmed, the attackers opened fire on the FBR personnel in the area.
The firing resulted in the deaths of four officials. The bodies of the victims were later shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital for necessary procedures.
The attack has raised fresh concerns over the security of government officials working in areas facing a heightened threat of militant violence. Police have begun efforts to determine how the attackers carried out the assault and identify those responsible.
Police van attacked near Bannu Road
In a separate incident, unidentified gunmen targeted a police van near Bannu Road in the district.
The attack left one police constable martyred and another policeman injured, according to police. Following the firing, law enforcement personnel launched a search operation in the surrounding area.
Officials are attempting to trace the attackers and gather information about their movements after the incident. The two attacks took place separately but added to security concerns in a district that has witnessed militant activity in the past.
Police launch search operation
Police launched a search operation after the attack on the police van. Security personnel searched nearby areas in an effort to locate the attackers.
Investigators are also expected to examine the circumstances surrounding both incidents and collect evidence from the crime scenes. Authorities have not yet announced any arrests in connection with the attacks.
The motive behind the firing incidents was also not immediately clear. Police officials said further details would emerge as the investigation progresses.
Violence continues to challenge security in KP
The incidents come amid an increase in militant violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
Both provinces have faced repeated attacks targeting security personnel, law enforcement officials and other government institutions. The latest incidents in DI Khan have again highlighted the security challenges faced by officials working in high-risk areas.
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Earlier on Tuesday, security sources said five India-backed militants were killed, and two others were injured during an operation targeting militant hideouts in North Waziristan. The operation was carried out as security forces continued efforts against militant networks in the region.
September records highest militant attacks in 12 years
The latest attacks also come against the backdrop of a wider rise in militant violence across Pakistan.
According to data compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), Pakistan recorded 225 militant attacks in September 2026, the highest monthly figure in 12 years.
The number was higher than the 199 attacks recorded in August, representing an increase of about 13%.
PICSS said the September attacks resulted in 259 deaths and 242 injuries across the country.
The institute also reported that militant attacks had increased for the third consecutive month. Balochistan recorded the highest number of attacks during September, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also remained among the major areas affected by militant violence.
Security pressure remains high
The rising number of attacks has placed additional pressure on security and law enforcement agencies.
Government officials and security personnel remain among the frequent targets of militant attacks in affected areas. The DI Khan incidents show the risks faced not only by police officers but also by civilian government employees working in sensitive regions.
Authorities have continued to conduct intelligence-based operations and search activities to disrupt militant networks. However, the latest attacks underline the continuing security challenge in parts of KP and Balochistan.
Investigation into DI Khan attacks continues
Police have started investigations into both firing incidents. The search operation following the attack on the police van is aimed at locating those involved in the assault.
Investigators will also examine available evidence and gather information from witnesses and other sources.
No group has been officially identified as responsible for the attacks at the time of reporting. Officials are expected to share further details as the investigation develops.
Families and colleagues mourn victims
The deaths of the four FBR officials and the police constable have brought fresh grief to their families and colleagues. The incidents have also renewed calls for stronger security measures for government employees and law enforcement personnel working in vulnerable areas.
For residents, the attacks are another reminder of the security difficulties facing parts of the province. Authorities are now under pressure to identify the attackers and prevent similar incidents in the future.
