Peshawar Police Post Attack Repelled, Constable Martyred in Hassan Khel
PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN: A terrorist attack on a police post in Peshawar’s Hassan Khel area was repelled after police personnel returned fire, but a constable was martyred during the encounter, according to a report published by Express News on October 16, 2026.
The attack took place last night at the Spin Mela police post, where officers on duty confronted the assailants, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Peshawar said, according to the report.
Police Repel Attack After Heavy Exchange of Fire
Police personnel responded to the attack with retaliatory fire, forcing the assailants to retreat and flee the scene.
A police constable embraced martyrdom during the exchange, while reports indicated that several attackers may have sustained serious injuries. Authorities were still verifying reports about the suspected injuries at the time of publication.
Search Operation Launched
Following the incident, police launched a search operation in the surrounding area to track down the fleeing attackers.
Security personnel were continuing efforts to locate those involved in the assault, according to the initial report.
Officials have not confirmed the identities of the attackers or announced any arrests in the available reporting.
Security Concerns in Peshawar
The attack highlights continuing security challenges faced by police personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where law enforcement agencies have repeatedly confronted militant violence.
The latest incident occurred at a police post in Hassan Khel, an area on the outskirts of Peshawar.
Further details about the attack, the martyred constable and the progress of the search operation may emerge as authorities release additional information.
This report is based on information published by Express News on October 16, 2026. Details regarding the attackers’ injuries and the ongoing search operation remain subject to official confirmation.
