Armed individuals attacked a seasonal police check post located at Sargah Nallah, within the jurisdiction of the Singal Police Station in the Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Sources state that the armed men opened fire on the personnel; however, they fled following a retaliatory response, and no casualties were reported.
According to the police, the incident occurred on September 19, 2026, when approximately nine armed individuals targeted the temporary police check post at Sargah Nallah. Police personnel returned fire, after which the attackers escaped, taking advantage of the rugged mountainous terrain and high ground.
Police confirmed that all personnel deployed at the check post remained safe during the firing incident, and there were no reports of casualties.
Sargah Nallah is a rugged area situated between the Ghizer and Diamer districts, where a police check post is established on a seasonal basis.
Officials stated that the security situation in the area is being monitored following the incident, while a search for the armed individuals and further investigations are underway. The police have appealed to citizens to immediately report any suspicious persons or activities in the area to law enforcement agencies.
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