Four police officers killed in Karak attack during counterterrorism operation
A Karak attack on a CTD team during an intelligence-led raid killed four police officers, including a DSP, in Pakistan. Two suspected militants reportedly died.
Kamran Ali
Correspondent Nukta
Kamran Ali, a seasoned journalist from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has a decade of experience covering terrorism, human rights, politics, economy, climate change, culture, and sports. With an MS in Media Studies, he has worked across print, radio, TV, and digital media, producing investigative reports and co-hosting shows that highlight critical issues.
The dead included DSP Counter Terrorism Department Imran Uddin.
KP Police
At least four police officers, including a senior Counter Terrorism Department official, were killed in a militant attack in Pakistan's northwestern Karak district during an intelligence-led operation, police said. Two suspected militants were also reportedly killed in a subsequent gunbattle.
What happened in the Karak attack?
A Counter Terrorism Department team led by DSP Imran Uddin was conducting an operation in the Charpara area after receiving intelligence about militants inside a house. The suspects opened fire as the team tried to enter, killing four officers at the scene, police said.
The provincial central police office confirmed the details to Nukta.
Who were the police officers killed in Karak?
The dead included DSP Counter Terrorism Department Imran Uddin, Station House Officer Afzal Awan, Constable Kazim and Bomb Disposal Unit official Amjid. A heavy contingent of police was dispatched to the scene following the attack.
An intense exchange of fire between security personnel and the suspected militants was still underway, police said. Two suspects had also reportedly been killed.
Who is behind the Karak attack?
No militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan is among the major militant groups operating in the wider region. Police, security forces, government officials and state installations are among its primary targets.
Why is Karak facing security challenges?
Karak, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has faced growing security concerns amid a resurgence of militancy across southern districts bordering the former tribal areas and neighboring regions. Police and security forces have carried out counterterrorism operations in Karak and surrounding districts, including Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Tank, Hangu and North Waziristan. These operations target suspected militant hideouts and networks.
The region's proximity to the former tribal areas and key routes connecting southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with other parts of the province has added to security challenges. Police stations, security personnel and law enforcement operations have been among the targets of militant attacks, prompting intensified intelligence-led operations and additional security deployments.
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