DERA ISMAIL KHAN :- Police successfully thwarted a terrorist attack on a police check post in Dera Ismail Khan late on Wednesday night, killing two militants in a timely response. According to DPO Sahibzada Sajjad Ahmed, terrorists launched an attack on the Khatti police check post in the outskirts of Dera Ismail Khan. Police personnel stationed at the post responded promptly, engaging the attackers and foiling their attempt to breach the checkpoint. The DPO confirmed that one police official sustained injuries during the attack and was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Security in the area has been tightened following the incident, and a search operation was carried out to ensure no other attackers were present nearby.

Source: The Patriot January 15, 2026 08:33 UTC