In yet another tragic incident of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, at least six police officials including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) were martyred as armed assailants targeted a police mobile van on Shakardara Road in Kohat district, Aaj News reported. According to police sources, the attack resulted in the immediate martyrdom of DSP Asad Mahmood and two fellow officers at the scene, while three other personnel later succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. Three injured officers remain under medical treatment. After the firing, the terrorists set the police vehicle ablaze, causing severe panic and fear across the area. Upon receiving word of the incident, a heavy contingent of security forces and police reached the site, cordoning off the area to launch a search operation. Police authorities stated that the bodies of the martyrs have been moved to Lachi Hospital for necessary formalities. Preliminary reports suggest the attack was a well-planned ambush in which the police van was severely targeted. Following the assault, security has been placed on high alert in Kohat and its surrounding districts, with intensified checking at all entry and exit points. Senior police officials asserted that elements attempting to sabotage peace and order will face stern action, vowing that the sacrifices of DSP Asad and the other fallen officers will not go in vain.