Sarband police station attack
On 13–14 January 2023, Islamist insurgents attacked Sarband Police Station in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, which was repelled by police personnel. Three policemen including DSP Sardar Hussain were killed in the gun and grenade attack.[1][2][3] The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for it.[2]
| Sarband Police Station attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of the insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | |
| Location | Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Date | 13–14 January 2023 |
| Target | Sarband Police Station |
Attack type | Shooting, grenade attack |
| Weapons | Guns, grenades |
| Deaths | 3 |
| Perpetrators | Pakistani Taliban |
References
- "DSP among three martyred in audacious Peshawar attack". 15 January 2023.
- "Police officer among 3 martyred in late-night attack on police station in Peshawar". 14 January 2023.
- "Peshawar CTD kills two terrorists". 14 January 2023.
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