18/05/2026
At the IFRP center established at the Kohat Sports Complex for refugee documentation and repatriation processing, several Afghan refugees allegedly attacked two NADRA officers, according to preliminary reports. The motive behind the incident has not yet been confirmed.
Sources stated that the injured NADRA employees were shifted to a hospital after sustaining injuries during the alleged assault. Police reportedly arrested two Afghan nationals at the scene, while two other suspects managed to flee.
Available reports further claim that the accused individuals also attempted to attack a security guard deployed at the sports complex. Law enforcement authorities have initiated legal proceedings, including action under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act.
Sources further claimed that some circulating reports on social media and other media platforms regarding the incident are incorrect and do not reflect the complete facts. According to eyewitness accounts, firing can reportedly be heard in a video of the incident, allegedly carried out by police personnel to disperse and distract the crowd at the scene.