Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Faisal Karim Kundi has sought an official report on a terrorist attack on the Manjhi Khel checkpost in Tank district, blaming India-backed Khawarij for the attack.

The governor expressed grief over the loss of security personnel who were martyred during the attack, stating that the nation honors the brave officials who sacrificed their lives while on duty.

Kundi directed officials to provide immediate medical treatment to the injured personnel.

Expressing solidarity with the families of the fallen officers and their fellow personnel, he paid tribute to the security forces defending the country.

The governor prayed for the departed souls, a quick recovery of the injured and strength for the grieving families.

The attack occurred late Thursday night when a suspect rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the Manjhi Khel police checkpost, causing an explosion.

Heavy firing broke out after the blast. Additional police contingents and rescue units arrived at the location to cordon off the area and place regional security on high alert. Reports quoted sources as saying that two terrorists died during the explosion and subsequent exchange of fire.