Top official among four killed in KP terror attack

Assistant Commissioner Shah Wali and two cops were among four killed after the official's vehicle came under attack in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on Tuesday.

- Tariq Butt

Bannu Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Sajjad Khan confirmed the number of casualties.

“The attack was sudden, and after opening fire on the vehicle, the assailants also set it on fire,” he said, adding that the area was cordoned off after the incident and a search was underway to locate the attackers.

“Security forces and police are conducting a joint operation. Security in the area has been put on high alert and investigations are being carried out from every angle,” he said.