Two explosions struck Hangu after militants targeted the Ghalmina checkpost in a coordinated assault. The Hangu attack claimed the lives of three police officers, including SP Operations Asad Zubair.
One officer was wounded in the blasts and was immediately transferred to hospital for urgent treatment.
Police say the attackers first hit the Ghalmina checkpoint with explosives. Upon receiving the report, SP Operations Asad Zubair moved toward the scene with a heavy police contingent, but the police vehicle was struck by a bomb en route. The SP and two other officers were killed on the spot.
Security has been tightened across the area and local police have launched search operations to locate and apprehend the perpetrators involved in the Hangu attack while working to secure affected communities.
