SECURITY — April 14, 2026
Three Pakistani Policemen Killed, Five Injured in Armed Attack in Gilgit-Baltistan
Three Pakistani policemen were killed and five injured in an armed attack in Gilgit-Baltistan while returning from an anti-narcotics operation. Clashes lasted several hours, with some wounded in critical condition.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by Hurriyat — 2 min read
Three Pakistani policemen were killed and five others injured in an armed attack on their anti-narcotics vehicle in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region.
The incident occurred as the police were returning from destroying poppy cultivation in Thor village, Diamer district, according to Pajhwok Afghan News, which cited Dawn newspaper. Clashes between the attackers and police continued for several hours. One of the injured was identified as the deputy to a local officer.
Hurriyat Daily News reported that three of the wounded policemen were in critical condition. Both outlets noted the attack took place amid rising incidents targeting Pakistani security forces.
Pakistani media and security reports formed the basis for the accounts from both Afghan news agencies. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Read the original reporting at Pajhwok →
Reliability assessment
2 independent sources corroborate core event of armed attack on police in Gilgit-Baltistan with matching casualty figures (3 killed, 5 injured); both cite Pakistani media/security reports; minor location and detail variations do not undermine event confirmation
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
An independent web search turned up no separate corroborating reports. Treat the account as single-sourced until more outlets pick it up.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Armed attack on Pakistani police in Gilgit-Baltistan
- 3 policemen killed
- 5 policemen injured
- Attack on vehicle during anti-narcotics operation
Where reports differ
- Specific location details (Diamer district/Thor village in Pajhwok vs general Gilgit-Baltistan in Hurriyat)
- Additional details like clash duration, critical conditions, or specific injured personnel vary or exclusive to one source
Filed by 2 outlets
Pajhwok
Originating
Reported straight
Reported straight
Hurriyat
Reported straight
Reported straight
Filed under
Security — Gilgit-Baltistan, Diamer, Pakistan, police attack, narcotics
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