KOHAT/ISLAMABAD  -  An attack by unidentified assailants in Regi Sheno Khel area of Kohat has resulted in the deaths of seven people and left one critically injured. The victims were reportedly returning from a picnic at Tanda Dam when they were ambushed.

According to Kohat Police and Rescue 1122, the group of friends was traveling back to their village of Muhammad Zai when they were fired upon. The deceased have been identified as Abdul Samad, Noorur Rehman, Sajid, Yousuf, Ashfaq, Mustafa, Hamza, and Yasir. The injured person, Abdur Razaaq, was immediately transported to a hospital in Peshawar.

Following the incident, a contingent of police and Rescue 1122 personnel arrived at the scene to manage the situation and shift the victims. The attackers fled, and a large-scale search operation was now underway to apprehend them.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Zulfiqar Hameed, has taken strict notice of the attack. He has directed police to swiftly investigate the motive and ensure the immediate arrest of those responsible.

He stated that perpetrators “cannot escape the clutches of law” and will be brought to justice. He reiterated that the police’s primary duty was to protect the lives and property of citizens.

On Sunday, Superintendent of Police (SP) Investigation Kohat Taj Muhammad Khan visited the scene of the tragic incident that took place in Regi Shinu Khel, where seven people were killed and one was injured due to by unknown suspects.

During the visit, SDPO City Circle Hafeez-ur-Rehman, SP CTD Saadat Khan, SHO City Fayyaz Khan and other investigative teams were also present. SP Investigation carefully examined the evidence obtained from the scene and issued necessary instructions to the investigation team.

“This is a very sad incident and we will bring the accused involved in the incident to justice”, SP Investigation said.    He further said that those who take the law into their own hands will not be forgiven at any cost.

A large-scale search and strike operation has been launched against the accused under the supervision of DPO Kohat and RPO Kohat.  He added that the investigation team will use modern resources and all expertise to reach the accused as soon as possible.

Later, SP Investigation Taj Muhammad Khan went to the house of the deceased, where he met the heirs.

He prayed for the highest ranks of the deceased and assured the grieving family that all resources will be used to arrest the unknown accused involved in the incident and justice would be ensured at all costs.