A deadly attack on the convoy of North Waziristan Assistant Commissioner Shah Wali Khan on Tuesday claimed the lives of four people, including the senior government official, and left three others injured.
The horrific assault took place on the Bannu–Miranshah Road, near the Masoomabad Mamandkhel area, officials confirmed.
According to police, Shah Wali Khan was traveling with his security team when armed attackers struck his vehicle in a deliberate and well-coordinated ambush. The Assistant Commissioner was martyred on the spot, while two of his accompanying policemen and a passerby also lost their lives. Three others, including two security personnel and the convoy’s driver, sustained injuries and were rushed to the District Headquarters Hospital, Bannu, for immediate medical treatment.
Following the attack, authorities launched a massive search operation. Police forces quickly cordoned off the area and began collecting evidence to track down the assailants. Investigators emphasized that those responsible for targeting the convoy will be brought to justice.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi condemned the attack, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives. He sought a detailed report from the Inspector General of Police and directed that top-quality medical care be provided to the injured. CM Afridi reaffirmed the government’s resolve, stating that anti-state elements cannot weaken Pakistan’s spirit through such cowardly acts of terrorism. He added, “The fight against terrorism will continue with even greater determination and commitment.”
This attack comes just a day after a suicide blast in Lakki Marwat district targeted a police mobile, killing one officer and injuring six others. Security analysts note that terrorist attacks have sharply increased in Pakistan, particularly in border provinces like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, since 2021 following the Afghan Taliban’s rise to power.
According to police data, KP alone recorded over 600 terror incidents in the first eight months of 2025, resulting in the martyrdom of at least 79 police personnel and 138 civilians. Pakistan has repeatedly called on the Afghan Taliban regime to prevent its soil from being used for cross-border terrorism, a demand that has contributed to recent heightened tensions between the two countries.
