MARDAN: Three policemen were injured, and a terrorist was killed during a grenade attack on the Sri Bahlol police post in the limits of Takht Bhai police station on Monday night.

According to police, the terrorist hurled a hand grenade at the police post. The police said a sentry deployed at the post retaliated, killing the attacker.

During the police response, the second hand grenade in the attacker’s possession also exploded at the scene. As a result, three police personnel performing duty inside the post sustained minor injuries.

The injured personnel were rushed to the hospital.

Mardan acting district police officer Maria Mustafa, accompanied by other officials, arrived at the scene and reviewed the situation.

Following the incident, a search operation was launched in the area, while investigation into the attack was underway.

Later, the acting DPO visited the hospital and met the injured policemen.

Published in Dawn, September 16th, 2026