- CM Ali Amin Gandapur, KP IG Police, General Officer Commanding, and senior civil and military officers attend funeral of martyred policemen at Police Lines DI Khan
- KP CM announces Rs10m for each martyred officer, Rs5m for the injured, and Rs100,000 rewards for personnel who displayed bravery during the operation
- Reaffirms commitment to strengthening the police with modern resources to enhance counterterrorism capacity
RAWALPINDI/DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Six terrorists were killed, and seven policemen, including trainees, were martyred, along with 13 others, including a civilian—were injured in a terrorist attack on the Police Training School in the Dera Ismail Khan district, which security forces and law enforcement personnel successfully repelled, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, “On the night of October 10–11, terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khwarij attempted to breach the perimeter of the Police Training School, but their nefarious designs were swiftly foiled by the vigilant and resolute response of law enforcement personnel deployed on duty.”
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Rawalpindi ,11 October 2025On night 10/11 October 2025, in a cowardly terrorist attack, Khwarij belonging to #India proxy Fitna al Khwarij targeted Police Training School in Dera Ismail Khan District, Pakistan.
The assailants attempted to breach the perimeter security,… pic.twitter.com/xQPOUvvIOl
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) October 11, 2025
In their desperation, the attackers rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the gate of the complex, the statement added.
“Displaying unwavering courage and professional excellence, police personnel engaged the intruders, eliminating three Khwarij belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij, the ISPR said, using the state-designated term for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
“While cornering the remaining two intruding Khwarij in a building complex, they were later neutralised by security forces in a deliberate clearance operation with precision,” the statement read.
The military’s media wing said that during the intense exchange of fire, six brave policemen, including trainees, “embraced martyrdom after putting up a heroic fight,” while 12 policemen along with a civilian were injured.
“During this heinous attack, Khwarij attacked the mosque inside the school complex and not only desecrated the holy place of worship but also barbarically killed the imam of the masjid, an innocent civilian who was performing the duties of Imam at the school,” the statement read.
ISPR said the sanitisation operation is continuing in the area, and the perpetrators of the “heinous and cowardly act will be brought to justice.”
“The security forces, alongside law enforcement agencies of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain steadfast in their resolve to eradicate Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country, and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers and innocent civilians further strengthen our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nation at all costs,” the statement said.
Earlier in the day, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) had also issued a statement, saying that the police had repulsed the attack. At the time, officials had said that at least three terrorists, including a suicide bomber, were killed in retaliatory fire by police forces.
A report issued by the CTD, showed that seven cops were martyred while another 13 were injured in the incident. Dera Ismail Khan Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Hamid Siddiqui also confirmed the casualties, saying the attack took place at 8:30pm on Friday within the limits of the Shorkot Police Station.
“A National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) office near the training centre was also burnt down by terrorists,” the AC informed.
The initial attack left one police officer dead, the police statement said. It further said that militants then proceeded to enter the school and started firing with heavy weapons and hand grenades, adding that police forces “retaliated bravely” and the exchange of fire went on for about five hours.
“As soon as the news of the attack reached District Police Officer (DPO) Sahibzada Sajjad Ahmed, he rushed to the site with a heavy contingent of police,” the statement read.
Regional Police Officer Syed Ashfaq Anwar was present as well, it said, adding that police were then joined by security forces.
“The police and security forces jointly set an example of courage and bravery in the five-hour-long operation, killing five terrorists and recovering suicide jackets, explosives, and ammunition from them,” as per the police statement.
The area has been cleared of the terrorists, and a search operation was underway, the statement said.
Lauding the efforts of the forces in thwarting the attack, KP Inspector General of Police (IG) Zulfiqar Hameed was quoted as saying, “The unparalleled bravery of the officers on the frontline has proven that the KP police is committed to eradicating terrorism.”
Announcing compensation for the martyred, he assured that “their sacrifices will not go in vain.” The KP IG also announced special rewards for all those who participated in the operation.
Recently, multiple areas of KP—including Bannu, Peshawar, Karak, Lakki Marwat and Bajaur—have seen a series of terrorist attacks, particularly targeting police personnel.
A senior army officer was martyred during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the DI Khan a day ago. A cop was martyred in the district after a police checkpoint came under attack from multiple sides by terrorists late on Wednesday.
Last month, 13 terrorists were killed during an IBO in the district’s Daraban area.
According to reports compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies and the Centre for Research and Security Studies, KP remained the most terrorism affected province last month but also witnessed intensified counterterrorism actions. The province reported 45 attacks that killed 54 people and injured 49.
Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks, especially in KP and Balochistan, predominantly targeting the police, law enforcement agencies’ personnel, and security forces. Attacks increased after the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan broke a ceasefire agreement with the government in 2022.
Funeral prayers of martyrs offered at Police Lines DI Khan
The funeral prayers of the martyred policemen were offered with full official honours at Police Lines Dera Ismail Khan. Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur, Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, IGP Zulfiqar Hameed, GOC Maj Gen Mudasir Saeed, and other senior civil and military officers, along with area dignitaries and families of the martyrs, attended the ceremony.
Participants laid floral wreaths and paid rich tributes to the martyrs. The chief minister met the bereaved families, expressing heartfelt condolences and saluting the courage of the fallen policemen. He announced Rs10 million for each martyred officer, Rs5 million for the injured, and Rs100,000 rewards for personnel who displayed bravery during the operation.
Gandapur reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening the police, improving welfare, and providing modern resources to enhance counterterrorism capacity.
Later, the Chief Secretary and IGP visited the District Headquarters Hospital Dera, where they met the injured officers and directed doctors to ensure the best possible treatment. They also inspected the attack site at the Police Training School and NADRA office, where RPO Syed Ashfaq Anwar briefed them on the operation and the weapons recovered from the slain militants.
Officials lauded the courage of Al-Barq and trainee recruits who fought back and destroyed the terrorists’ “unholy ambitions.”
