A suicide bomber targeted a police vehicle near Peshawar’s Ring Road on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and leaving three others injured. The explosion occurred near the livestock market in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial capital, according to Express News.
“A suicide bomber detonated explosives near a police mobile unit, killing a sub-inspector and a constable, who later succumbed to their injuries at the hospital,” a spokesperson for Rescue 1122 reported.
Authorities confirmed the attack was aimed at the patrol vehicle. Emergency responders and law enforcement quickly cordoned off the area, with forensic teams beginning their investigation. No group has yet taken responsibility for the bombing.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the attack, paying tribute to the fallen officers and offering his condolences to their families.
He stated that the police officers achieved the highest honour of martyrdom while performing their duties. He praised the K-P Police for their unmatched sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
He further emphasised that the sacrifices of K-P Police officers would always be remembered, and expressed solidarity with the grieving families of the martyrs.
The provincial governor and CM also condemned the blast, paying tribute to the fallen police officers and extending condolences to their families.
Source: Express Tribune
