Two policemen were martyred in a targeted killing by the militants in Tappi area of Kohat district, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Monday.
The cops identified as constable Qasim and constable Ayaz were going to join Tarawih duty on a motorcycle when unidentified assailants opened fire on them. As a result of which, both lawmen succumbed.
After receiving information regarding the incident, the law enforcement forces and the rescue officials reached the site and took the mortal remains of both policemen to the hospital for autopsy.
A search operation is underway in the area to find the terrorists involved in the incident.