Two CTD Officials Martyred in Kohat Gun Attack
Two officers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) were martyred in a gun attack at Tanda Dam in Kohat district. The assailants remain unidentified, and authorities have launched an investigation.
Key Details:
- Incident: Gun attack on CTD officials at Tanda Dam, Kohat
- Victims: CTD personnel Zahid and Mustafa
- Suspects: Fled the scene, investigation underway
- Response:
- KP IGP orders special teams to arrest the culprits
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemns attack, honors sacrifices of police
Rising Terrorism in Pakistan
Pakistan has seen an increase in terrorist activities, particularly in KP and Balochistan, following the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) decision to end its ceasefire in November 2022.
According to a report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS):
- February terrorist attacks: 79 incidents
- Casualties: 55 civilians, 47 security personnel killed
- Counter-terrorism operations: 156 terrorists eliminated
Authorities have vowed to continue their fight against terrorism, emphasizing that such attacks will not weaken the resolve of security forces. The investigation into the Kohat attack is ongoing, with efforts focused on bringing the perpetrators to justice.
