DERA ISMAIL KHAN, November 12, 2026: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Dera Ismail Khan Ghulam Mubashir Makin visited Band Korai Police Station following a late-night terrorist attack and announced cash rewards for police personnel who successfully repelled the assault.
During the visit, the RPO inspected damage to the police station building and an adjoining mosque and received a detailed briefing on the incident.
According to police, armed attackers targeted the station with heavy weapons before ramming an explosives-laden pickup vehicle into its main entrance. The resulting explosion damaged the station’s boundary wall and the nearby mosque.
Police personnel responded to the assault and prevented the attackers from entering the facility. No casualties were reported, and all officers remained safe.
RPO Makin praised the personnel for their courage and professional response, awarding them cash prizes in recognition of their performance.
He said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police remained determined to combat terrorism and protect citizens despite continued attacks on law enforcement personnel.
The RPO also appreciated local residents who reached the police station following the attack and expressed solidarity with the police.
He said cooperation between the public and law enforcement agencies was essential to maintaining peace and countering terrorist threats.
District Police Officer Ziauddin Ahmed, SP Counter Terrorism Department and SP Paharpur Iqbal accompanied the RPO during the visit.