Tue Dec 02 09:32:58 UTC 2025: Summary:

This news article from The Hindu, published online on December 2, 2025, reports on a militant ambush in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that resulted in the deaths of at least four people, including North Waziristan Assistant Commissioner Shah Waliullah, two policemen, and a local civilian. The attack took place in the Bannu district. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister strongly condemned the attack and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice, highlighting the recent increase in terrorist activity in the region following the end of the ceasefire between the government and the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

News Article:

Pakistan: Assistant Commissioner, Police Killed in Militant Ambush

PESHAWAR, Pakistan – At least four people, including North Waziristan Assistant Commissioner Shah Waliullah, two police officers, and a civilian, were killed in a militant ambush in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

The attack occurred in the Bannu district as militants targeted Waliullah’s vehicle. According to Regional Police Office spokesperson Kashif Nawaz, the incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Cantt police station. Two additional police officers were also injured in the assault.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi issued a strong condemnation of the “cowardly terrorist attack,” expressing deep sorrow for the lives lost. He has requested a detailed report from the Inspector General of Police and vowed to bring those responsible to justice. The Chief Minister reiterated that such acts will not undermine the state’s resolve.

The region has seen a rise in terrorist activity since the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the government in 2022. The TTP had previously vowed to target security forces and law enforcement personnel following the breakdown of the truce.

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