A total of 605 terrorist incidents were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the first eight months of the year, claiming 138 civilian lives and leaving 352 injured, according to a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) report highlighting a surge in militancy.
The report stated that 79 police personnel embraced martyrdom, while 130 sustained injuries in attacks and encounters. Out of 351 suspects named, 32 were killed in operations and five arrested.
August witnessed a sharp escalation with 129 incidents, resulting in 17 civilian deaths and injuries to 51 others.
Security forces also lost 13 police officials, while 46 were wounded in confrontations with militants.
Bannu was the worst-hit district in August with 42 incidents, followed by North Waziristan (15), South Waziristan (14), Dir (11), and Dera Ismail Khan and Kurram (8 each).
The CTD confirmed that eight terrorists were killed in encounters during the month.