Peshawar has recorded the highest number of security force casualties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with 386 police and Federal Constabulary (FC) personnel martyred in the provincial capital alone. Central Police Office statistics reveal the toll spans more than five decades of conflict in the region. Main Developments Bannu district ranks second with 265 deaths, followed by Dera Ismail Khan at 249, according to the data. Mardan recorded 118 casualties, Swat 115, and Kohat 75, while Charsadda saw 88 fatalities and Lakki Marwat 96. Lower Dir and Tank each reported 65 and 62 deaths respectively, with Hangu at 62 and Nowshera at 59. The tribal districts show significant losses: Khyber 42, Bajaur 52, North Waziristan 38, and Upper South Waziristan 26. Read also: Senate Panel Rejects Smear Campaign Over Smuggled Cigarette Seizure Smaller districts also contributed to the toll, including Karak with 30, Swabi 66, and Mansehra 31. The statistics cover every district in the province, from Upper Chitral's five casualties to Kohistan's two. Background The martyred personnel include 134 Elite Force officers, 240 Frontier Reserve Police members, 22 from Telecommunication and Transport, and two from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Between 1970 and 2000, 246 personnel died, including 147 from the Federal Constabulary. The post-2000 period saw 2,413 deaths, with senior officers among the fallen: two additional inspectors general, two DIGs, an SSP, six SPs, and 22 DSPs. The deadliest year was 2025, when 235 personnel were martyred. Annual figures fluctuated dramatically, from 13 deaths in 2005 to peaks of 211 in 2009 and 197 in 2023. The 2026 toll has already reached 150 personnel as of July 2. Why It Matters The district-level breakdown highlights the sustained human cost of security operations across the province. Peshawar's position as the hardest-hit area underscores the persistent threat in the provincial capital. The inclusion of CPEC personnel signals the expanding security footprint around major infrastructure projects. These figures also inform public understanding of the sacrifices underpinning regional stability efforts. What's Next With 150 deaths already recorded in the first half of 2026, the annual toll is on pace to approach recent highs. The data will likely inform future security policy decisions and resource allocation across districts.