ISLAMABAD: Four police officers have been killed in a terrorist attack against a police station in north-western Khyber Pakhtukhwa region of the country. Many people have been injured and the condition of some are said to be critical. The number of deaths might rise.

The attack occurred at 12.30 am. The terrorists entered the police station situated at Lakki Marwat area and began firing at the police personnel indiscriminately. After the initial shock, the police retaliated which made the terrorists escape quickly. It was only after this that the injured were taken to the hospital. A huge detachment of police is camping in the area. The search for the terrorists are being carried on. Now terror organization have taken responsibility for the attack.