Six security personnel were martyred in a terrorist attack on the Federal Constabulary Headquarters in Bannu district early on September 2, while all five militants involved were killed, officials confirmed. The attackers, armed with explosives and weapons, attempted to breach the facility, ramming an explosive-laden vehicle into the outer wall. The blast partially collapsed the structure and injured three nearby civilians.
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Security forces responded swiftly, engaging the militants in a fierce gunfight and neutralizing all five attackers. A clearance operation was conducted, ensuring the area was secure. Officials vowed that the perpetrators and their facilitators would be brought to justice.
Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Zulfiqar Hameed said the operation was successfully completed and confirmed that the militants’ plans to storm the facility were foiled. He highlighted that while terrorism incidents have increased in southern districts, police operations against militants have also risen by 25 percent this year.
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Hameed added that terrorists are increasingly using drones in attacks, prompting authorities to equip provincial police with anti-drone technology. He reaffirmed that Pakistan’s security forces remain determined to eliminate terrorism and protect civilians from such threats.
