Six Pakistani policemen were killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after bike-borne terrorists opened fire at police patrol party. The unknown gunmen targeted the mobile van in Lakki Marwat district, bordering South Waziristan. This is the second such attack in the area within a week. The Assistant Sub-Inspector of the police post, Ilum Deen, along with five constables were shot dead and their weapons were looted. The TTP has taken responsibility for the attack.