A policeman, identified as head constable Ali Gohar, was fatally shot by unknown attackers near a school in Dera Murad Jamali, Balochistan. The incident occurred as Gohar was en route to the police station, with the gunmen fleeing the scene after the shooting. This tragic event adds to a series of attacks targeting law enforcement personnel in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The escalating violence against security forces in Pakistan was underscored by the killing of four police personnel in separate incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 4. Among the victims were Traffic Police In-charge Naurang Jalal Khan, Constable Azizullah, and Constable Abdullah, who were gunned down by assailants on a motorcycle in Lakki Marwat’s Sarai Naurang city. The authorities initiated a search operation in response to the attacks.
In another tragic incident, Constable Rashid Khan lost his life in a targeted shooting by unidentified gunmen in the Mandan area of Bannu. The security situation in Pakistan has significantly deteriorated, with a notable increase in conflict and violence in recent years. According to the Pakistan Security Report 2025, there were 699 recorded attacks in 2025, resulting in 1,034 fatalities and 1,366 injuries, reflecting a concerning trend of rising violence and instability in the country.
Security personnel have been a major target of these attacks, with police stations, patrols, and checkpoints frequently coming under fire. The regions most affected by such violence are Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where insurgents have expanded their tactics to include blockades, abductions, and infrastructure damage. The security report also highlighted the growing influence of religiously motivated groups, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in driving much of the violence.
