Bannu district
Coverage of Bannu district in the Nexus archive.
- One terrorist killed, 8 others held as joint operation continues in Bannu
A joint intelligence-based operation in Bannu district killed one terrorist and detained eight individuals. Security forces recovered an IED, weapons, and vehicles linked to a wanted terrorist, with operations continuing to combat terrorism and maintain law and order.
- CTD, Bannu police kill 5 suspected terrorists in joint operation
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Bannu police killed five suspected terrorists during a joint operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu district. The operation, based on credible intelligence, resulted in a 40-minute firefight, with weapons and ammunition seized. Legal action against facilitators and further investigations are ongoing.
- Cop martyred, 10 others injured in attack on Bannu's Miryan police station
A police official was killed and 10 others injured when terrorists attacked Miryan Police Station in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, using a vehicle loaded with explosives. Security forces foiled the attack, resulting in multiple casualties among terrorists, though some fled. The district has faced repeated violence, including prior attacks on the station.
- 21 terrorists killed in North Waziristan in 72 hours: ISPR
Security forces in Pakistan's North Waziristan killed 21 terrorists, including four alleged ring leaders of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), during intelligence-based operations over 72 hours. Additional incidents in Bannu district involved the death of a militant commander and two others, while militants damaged a bridge and mosque in Miryan Road.
- Alleged militant commander killed in Bannu; attempt to destroy link bridge foiled
An alleged militant commander and two individuals were killed in Bannu district, while militants attempted to destroy a key bridge with explosives. The deceased included a facilitator of a militant commander and two men abducted and killed. Security forces have tightened measures amid ongoing violence.