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Seven Pakistani Officers Killed in Bomb Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

1/12/2026

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On January 12, 2026, seven Pakistani police officers were killed when a bomb struck their armored vehicle in Tank district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Five officers died at the scene, and two died later in hospital.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi honored the officers’ sacrifice for the nation’s future.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and Pakistan blames the Afghan Taliban for sheltering Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants, while Kabul denies the allegations.

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On January 12, 2026, seven Pakistani police officers were killed when a bomb struck their armored vehicle in Tank district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Five officers died at the scene, and two died later in hospital.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi honored the officers’ sacrifice for the nation’s future.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and Pakistan blames the Afghan Taliban for sheltering Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants, while Kabul denies the allegations.