PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) condemned attacks on a police post in Shangla that left at least two policemen dead and demanded that the culprits be arrested and tried immediately. In a statement issued from the Bacha Khan Markaz, provincial president of ANP Mian Ifikhar Hussain said that this was the second consecutive attack on the Shangla police within 24 hours, highlighting a concerning trend of escalating terrorist attacks against law enforcement agencies. Hussain also condemned the attacks on anti-polio teams in Karrak, Bannu, and Lakki Marwat districts of the province, which resulted in the martyrdom of a policeman and the injury of a polio worker. He pointed out repeated incidents indicate that terrorists have become more organized and coordinated, leading to a rapidly deteriorating law and order situation in the province. He raised a critical question about the safety of law enforcement personnel, asking how the police can protect the public if they themselves are not safe. Hussain lauded the courage and sacrifices of the police force in combating terrorism, stressing that it is the government’s responsibility to create the right conditions for police forces by boosting their morale and providing adequate resources. The ANP leader expressed concern that the current government’s priorities did not focus on addressing the worsening security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). He urged the government to acknowledge its failures and demonstrate seriousness in tackling the security crisis. He emphasized that effective strategies were essential not only for restoring law and order but also for rebuilding public trust. DLP Report
