Police officer killed in terrorist attack in NW Pakistan-Xinhua

Police officer killed in terrorist attack in NW Pakistan

Source: Xinhua| 2026-08-14 23:56:30|Editor: huaxia

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- A policeman was killed and another wounded when terrorists attacked a police post in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province early Friday, the police said.

The attack took place in the Barang area of Bajaur district, where terrorists used rocket launchers and small arms, district police spokesperson Mansoor Khan told local media.

Police returned fire, forcing the attackers to retreat after several hours of fire exchange.

The district police officer expressed condolences to the victim, saying police would never forget the sacrifices of its officers. ■

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