Terror Strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Twin Bombings Claim Senior Police Officer and Two Guards

International News: On Friday, two deadly explosions rocked Hangu district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The first blast targeted the Galmina police post. Soon after, policemen rushed to the location. As they inspected the site, another powerful explosion followed. This second blast struck directly at the vehicle of Superintendent of Police (Operations) Asad Zubair. The force of the blast completely destroyed his car. Chaos and panic spread instantly in the area.

Superintendent killed with two men

Police confirmed that SP Asad Zubair and two of his team members were killed immediately. Zubair was a senior officer responsible for operations in the area. His sudden death has shocked the police department. Residents of Hangu fell silent in grief. Security forces sealed the entire district after the tragedy.

Terror groups behind violence

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has long been troubled by militant violence. Security forces and police are often targeted by insurgents. This attack used an improvised explosive device (IED). Militants aim to weaken law and order in the province. The Pakistani Army and police are facing rising pressure from repeated terror strikes.

Area locked down after blasts

Following the explosions, the entire area was locked down. Police began a massive search operation across every street and checkpoint. Residents were warned to stay indoors. Intelligence agencies have joined the investigation. Fear and silence now dominate Hangu after the deadly blasts.

Interior Minister issues warning

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the incident. He said the sacrifice of the policemen will not be forgotten. Naqvi warned that the attackers would be hunted down at all costs. He ordered all agencies to remain on high alert. Families of the slain officers will receive full support.

Chief Minister and President react

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi immediately called an emergency meeting. He demanded a full report from the Inspector General of Police. Afridi said the government would act firmly against the attackers. Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari also condemned the Hangu blasts. He accused India-backed terrorists of carrying out the attack.ॉ

Public anger and fear grow

These repeated attacks have created both anger and fear among citizens. People are asking when the violence will finally stop. Families fear for the safety of their children. Shopkeepers shut markets early after the blasts. Tension is rising across the province with each new incident.