In the Samandi area of Lakki Marwat, militants opened fire on Constable Aitizaz, who was serving as a security gunner for MNA Sher Afzal Marwat within the Dadiwala police station precinct, leaving him injured. In a separate incident in the Dadiwala area, Irfanullah, a resident of Kichi Qamar and currently a Peshawar Police officer, was shot dead while on leave. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for both attacks. The close timing and geographic proximity of these assaults suggest a deliberate pattern aimed at targeting police personnel in the region, undermining public safety and signaling the militants’ reach. In my view, such attacks reflect an escalation in militant strategy to intimidate law enforcement and erode public confidence in security forces. They underscore the need for enhanced protective measures for officers, improved intelligence-sharing across regional and national agencies, and a broader, community-inclusive approach to counterterrorism that addresses both immediate security concerns and underlying grievances that can fuel extremism. The human cost—injury to one officer and the loss of another—reminds us of the personal tragedies behind every headline and the ongoing impact on families, colleagues, and communities.

Source: Statement from @pakafghanmatter

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Published: May 4, 2026, 1:46 am