Three Killed in Tank Market Clash, Police Say Area Cleared

October 5, 2026 | Owais Shinwari — WAR MONITOR Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Desk

Police say three people were killed and another injured following an armed clash between peace committee members and suspected target killers at Mehsud Market in Tank.

According to police reports, three suspected assailants encountered peace committee members while allegedly attempting to enter a shop, triggering an exchange of fire. Two of the suspected assailants were reportedly killed, while a third escaped.

Peace committee member Adnan Bettani was also killed, while another member identified as Khubaib was injured. The bodies of the two alleged assailants were reportedly transferred to District Headquarters Hospital, Tank.

Police said the market had subsequently been cleared. The identities and alleged involvement of the two deceased suspects have not been independently established.

Independent verification is pending.

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