PESHAWAR: A police officer serving at the Central Police Office (CPO), Peshawar, and his young son were killed in an attack in Tank district on Saturday night.

According to police, Saadat Khan, serving as Personal Assistant (PA) to the AIG Establishment at CPO Peshawar, was visiting his hometown in Tank when unidentified gunmen attacked him.

Saadat Khan died on the spot, while his young son sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital. However, he later succumbed to his injuries.

Police and security personnel reached the place of the incident and collected evidence to trace those responsible. A search operation has also been initiated in the area.

Police launched a search operation in the area and adjoining localities to trace the attackers and collect evidence from the crime scene.

Investigators were also examining the possible motive behind the attack. The identities of the assailants had not been ascertained till the latest reports.

Later, the funeral prayers of both were offered in Police Lines Tank which was attended by the district police officer and other district administration officers.

Published in Dawn, November 9th, 2026