President Awami National Party (ANP), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mian Iftikhar Hussain on Thursday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a police convoy in Lower Dir and the assault on a police station in Bannu, describing the province’s law and order situation as deeply alarming.
KP security situation alarming, long-term counterterrorism policy essential: Mian Iftikhar
PESHAWAR, Jul 16 (APP): President Awami National Party (ANP), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mian Iftikhar Hussain on Thursday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a police convoy in Lower Dir and the assault on a police station in Bannu, describing the province’s law and order situation as deeply alarming.
Expressing grief over the martyrdom of police personnel and those who sustained injuries, he paid tribute to their services and said that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the police force continue to bear the cost of counterterrorism measures.
Mian Iftikhar voiced concern over the reported presence and recent activities of militant elements in Swat and Dir. He noted that the merged districts and southern parts of the province were already facing severe security challenges.
The ANP leader reiterated that terrorism could not be eliminated through temporary, symbolic, or reactionary measures. He called for a clear, consistent and public trust-based counterterrorism policy, warning that the security situation could deteriorate further if decisive action was not taken.
