Funeral procession attacked in Kohat; 3 dead, 16 injured

Published: 12:09 PM, 19 Jun, 2025
Funeral procession attacked in Kohat; 3 dead, 16 injured
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In a tragic incident, three people, including women, were killed and over 16 others injured after gunmen opened fire on a funeral procession in the Gumbat area of Kohat, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.

According to police, the incident was the result of a long-standing feud between rival families. The affected family was accompanying a body to the graveyard when they were ambushed by opponents on the way.

The brutal attack left the peaceful funeral in chaos, with gunshots killing three individuals on the spot and injuring at least 16 others, including both men and women. The wounded and the deceased were swiftly shifted to the nearest hospital by emergency responders.

Law enforcement agencies immediately cordoned off the area, launching a search operation and conducting raids to apprehend the attackers.

Police say the incident is being treated as a targeted act of revenge, and a full investigation is now underway.

Reporter: Jahanzeb Afridi

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