A security forces vehicle was ambushed on Loni Road in the Kulachi tehsil of Dera Ismail Khan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulting in the deaths of two personnel and injuries to three others. According to official sources, the attack involved both explosives and gunfire.
A fierce gun battle erupted between security forces and the attackers following the initial ambush. Local sources report that one high-profile militant was killed during the ensuing security response, with several others sustaining injuries. A search operation has been launched in the area following the attack.
The injured personnel are receiving medical treatment, and the bodies of the deceased have been transported to a local hospital. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region.