Suicide Attack On Bannu Check Post Claims 14 Lives, 10 Injured

2024-11-24 03:46:56

(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) Bannu: A suspected suicide bombing at a security forces check post in Jani Khel resulted in the deaths of 14 personnel and left 10 others injured.

Sources revealed that a suicide bomber targeted the Mali Khel check post using an explosive-laden Zaranj rickshaw. The powerful blast heard miles away, was followed by gunfire as militants infiltrated the post and engaged in a firefight with security forces.

The deceased included personnel from the Frontier Corps (FC) and the Army, with the injured being transported to CMH Bannu for treatment.

Security Forces' Response

In a swift counterattack, security forces claimed to have killed several militants involved in the assault. Overnight drone surveillance was reported in Jani Khel and nearby areas as forces intensified their operations.

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This incident follows the assassination of tribal elder Malik Khudi Khel and his family in Jani Khel a day earlier. According to sources, unidentified attackers ambushed the elder's vehicle in the Seen Tanga Wiki area, resulting in his death along with his family members.

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