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Constable Injured in Charsadda Checkpost Attack Succumbs to Wounds
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Constable Injured in Charsadda Checkpost Attack Succumbs to Wounds

From Dawn · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A police constable, Sajjad Khan, who was critically injured in a militant attack on a checkpost in Charsadda last month, has died from his wounds.
  • Constable Khan was injured on April 22 when unidentified militants attacked the Azizabad checkpost with explosives.
  • His death brings attention to the rising wave of terrorist violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with fatalities increasing significantly in 2025.

Tragically, Constable Sajjad Khan, who sustained severe injuries during a militant attack on the Azizabad checkpost in Charsadda on April 22, has succumbed to his wounds. Police officials confirmed his martyrdom late Wednesday night, marking a somber moment for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police force.

Constable Khan was critically wounded when unidentified militants targeted the checkpost with explosive materials. He received immediate medical attention but ultimately succumbed to his injuries, highlighting the dangerous conditions faced by law enforcement in the region. His funeral prayers were held with full official honors, underscoring the respect and recognition given to his sacrifice.

the sacrifices rendered by police personnel in the war against terrorism would not go in vain.

โ€” Mohammad Waqas Khan, District Police Officer (DPO)The DPO paid tribute to the slain constable and affirmed the police's commitment to combating terrorism.

This incident occurs against a backdrop of escalating terrorist violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Recent reports, including the Annual Security Report 2025 by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), indicate a significant rise in fatalities in the province. The martyrdom of Constable Khan serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges and sacrifices made by security forces in their efforts to combat militancy and maintain peace in the region. The police leadership has vowed that such sacrifices will not be in vain, emphasizing their continued commitment to fighting terrorism.

the bravery and dedication of the constable would be remembered for a long time.

โ€” Mohammad Waqas Khan, District Police Officer (DPO)The DPO emphasized the lasting memory of Constable Sajjad Khan's service and sacrifice.
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Originally published by Dawn in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.