Security forces on Thursday launched a large-scale operation in Domel tehsil of Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, targeting militant hideouts amid rising attacks on local communities and security personnel. Read More: Three CTD officials martyred in Bannu terrorist attack The operation, focused on the Sperka and Kotka Akbar Ali Khan areas, has involved more than 25 quadcopter strikes, […]
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Policeman martyred in targeted attack in Bannu
A target killing incident occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Sunday, where unknown assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire on a policeman, killing him on the spot. According to a police statement, the incident occurred in the district’s Mamma Khel area, which falls within the jurisdiction of the Haved Police Station. It added that […]
Rocket hits under-construction house in Bannu; no casualties
Bannu Cantonment came under a rocket attack on Friday when a projectile struck an under-construction house in the Defence Colony area, officials and residents said. No casualties were reported. Read More: 5 children killed, 12 injured while playing with mortar shell The rocket, fired from an unknown direction, created a several-feet-deep crater and caused the […]
Three injured in Bannu ambulance attack
BANNU: Three people were injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on a private ambulance transporting a patient to Islamabad on Wednesday. The attack occurred at Sperka Chowk in Domel, where armed men signalled the ambulance to stop. When the driver did not comply, the assailants fired at the vehicle, injuring three people accompanying the patient […]
Gunmen kill four peace committee members in KP’s Bannu
BANNU: Four members of a local peace committee were shot dead by armed assailants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Tuesday, police confirmed. Read More: Domel jirga vows to uphold peace committee despite militants’ threats The incident occurred in the Gulbadin Landi Dak area, where the victims were travelling together in a single vehicle. According to a […]
Seven police officers killed in KP attacks, multiple operations underway
At least nine people, including seven police officers and two civilians, were killed in a series of terrorist attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts, officials confirmed on Monday. Read More: Two commanders among eight terrorists killed in KP operations In Tank’s Gomal area, an improvised explosive device (IED) targeted an armoured police […]
CTD kills two terrorists in Bannu operation
PESHAWAR: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Bannu, in coordination with local police, successfully conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO), killing two terrorists, officials said on Sunday. The operation took place near Shagi Machankhel, within the jurisdiction of Mirakhel Police Station on Jhandokhel Road. Read More: Two most-wanted target killers killed in Bannu CTD operation Acting on credible […]
Three Pesco workers injured in foiled kidnapping bid in Bannu
BANNU: Three employees of the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) were injured on Tuesday when armed men attempted to abduct them near Domel town in Bannu, but the kidnapping bid was thwarted after the workers resisted and police responded swiftly. Read More: PESCO circle inaugurated amid wide applause from consumers According to police and Pesco officials, […]
Historic Bannu library awaits revival
BANNU: The Municipal Public Library, historic Bannu library and a century-old symbol of learning and culture, is in urgent need of restoration as years of neglect have eroded its historical charm and functionality. Established in 1905 during the British era, the building was originally named the Queen Victoria Memorial Library and remains a rare example […]
Terrorists destroy link bridge in Bannu district
PESHAWAR: Unidentified terrorists blew up a link bridge in the Mamandkhel area of Bannu district, causing disruption to public movement and local transportation. According to police, the explosives were planted under the bridge during the night and detonated in a powerful blast, damaging the structure significantly. Read More: Security forces kill 22 terrorists in Bannu IBO Residents are now […]