Pakistan Terror Attack: 10 Cops Killed In Deadly Ambush By TTP Affiliate In Kohat | Exclusive Details

Last Updated:November 11, 2026, 7:42 PM IST

The deadly ambush targeted a police team that was en route to conduct an operation against illegal mining activities in the region

A police officer, who was among several personnel injured in the attack, receives medical treatment at DHQ Hospital in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Image/Reuters

In a major security incident in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, at least 10 police personnel, including Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Haider Zaman and Sub-Inspector Mukhtiar, were killed in a targeted terrorist attack in the Gumbat area of Kohat district. The deadly ambush targeted a police team that was en route to conduct an operation against illegal mining activities in the region.

The attackers, affiliated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)launched the assault from strategic mountain heights, opening heavy fire on the unsuspecting police convoy. Taking advantage of the elevated terrain, the militants trapped the security team, resulting in an intense exchange of fire before setting five police mobile vehicles ablaze at the scene.

A high security alert has been issued across the Gumbat region, with additional police forces and security personnel rushed to the site to cordon off the area and launch a targeted search operation. A heavy exchange of fire continued following the initial assault as security forces moved to neutralise the remaining attackers.

The tragic incident has plunged Kohat into mourning as local authorities and law enforcement pay tribute to the fallen officers. The attack underscores the escalating security challenges and rising militant activity targeting law enforcement personnel operating in vulnerable zones across the province.

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What caused the deadly ambush that killed ten police personnel in Pakistan’s Kohat district?

The police team was targeted while en route to conduct an operation against illegal mining activities in the Gumbat area. Militants affiliated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan ambushed them from strategic mountain heights and set five police mobile vehicles ablaze.

Which senior police officers lost their lives during the terrorist attack in the Kohat district?

At least 10 police personnel were killed during the targeted ambush, including Deputy Superintendent of Police Haider Zaman and Sub-Inspector Mukhtiar.

How did law enforcement authorities respond following the ambush in the Gumbat region?

A high security alert was issued across the Gumbat region, and additional police forces and security personnel were rushed to the site to cordon off the area and launch a targeted search operation.

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