3 policemen martyred in attack on DPO's convoy in Dera Ismail Khan

E-Paper | June 14, 2026

At least three policemen were martyred in Dera Ismail Khan on Friday as a roadside bomb exploded when a police convoy was passing through the area, DawnNewsTv reported.

The incident took place in Kolachi tehsil of DI Khan where the convoy of District Police Official (DPO) Zahidullah reportedly came under attack when a remotely-controlled IED exploded near the convoy on Hathala Road, police said.

As a result of the explosion, three policemen travelling in a squad vehicle accompanying the DPO lost their lives whereas four others sustained injuries. Fortunately, DPO Zahidullah survived the incident unscathed.

The injured policemen have been shifted to DHQ hospital Dera Ismail Khan.

A heavy contingent of law enforcement officials surrounded the area following the blast and started search operations, police said.

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aman

Mar 30, 2018 11:36pm

inna lillahe wa inna elihe rajoon

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Alba

Mar 31, 2018 01:30am

The Taliban have never stopped planting bombs across KP, sometimes almost every othert night but always several times a week. Police are targeted. Villagers are targeted with smaller bombs. Their harassment campaign is never ending.

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Sami

Mar 31, 2018 01:45am

Sad to know... police must punish these terrorists

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gullu Badsha

Mar 31, 2018 07:14am

Now it is the responsibility of the Police department & the Civic Society to take care of the families of the Shaheed policemen. They gave their lives while on duty.

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Ahmed bin Babar

Mar 31, 2018 08:57am

RIP..! The pattern of attacks have been identical in and around Kolachi area so it is important to follow the security arrangements accordingly...

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Humble Advice

Mar 31, 2018 10:37am

DIK seems to be a new hotbed for the terrorists. The only way to combating terrorism is in how you keep the pressure on and keep the terrorists on the run. There is no room for complacency on the part of our security agencies which already are doing a commendable job.

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