In a violent incident in Dera Ismail Khan, at least two policemen were killed while providing security for a judges' convoy, which came under attack from unidentified militants. The attack occurred near the Tank Bhagwal petrol pump, with the police confirming that the judges were unharmed. This incident is part of a larger trend of increasing violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where 1,514 terror attacks were reported in 2023, resulting in significant casualties among both security personnel and civilians. Additionally, a separate incident at Mardan Railway Station resulted in two police constables being killed amid a dispute over a lease, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region. Law enforcement agencies are intensifying their investigations to apprehend those responsible for these attacks, reflecting growing concerns over the safety of judicial personnel and police in the area.