Militants attack Pakistani police post in Hangu, killing 5

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Militants attacked a police post in Hangu, triggering a gunbattle that killed five police officers and wounded about two dozen.

WHO: Militants and Pakistani police

WHAT: Militants attacked a police post, triggering a gunbattle in which five police officers were killed and about two dozen were wounded.

WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 3:38 PM ET

WHERE: Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

WHY: No group claimed responsibility; suspicion is likely to fall on the Pakistani Taliban (TTP).

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