A bomb blast took place in the Budh Bher area of Peshawar, killing six police officers and injuring eight others on Monday.
According to reports, the insurgents targeted the police which was providing security to the polio team. Around 12 police officers were in the van near the time of the blast. The injured were transported to Lady Reading Hospital.
The area was cordoned off and the police began their investigation.
More details are yet to be provided.