Terrorism
Pakistan: Militant Commander killed in Bannu
A suspected militant commander and two other individuals were killed in separate incidents in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province’s Bannu district, according to media reports.
Terrorists also reportedly attempted to blow up a key link bridge in the region during the incidents.
The Police Peace Committee told Dawn News that Shahid, son of Mir Khatam and a resident of Wali Noor in Jani Khel, was killed near Kangar Bridge during an operation conducted on Friday night.
He was identified as a close associate and facilitator of militant commander Akhtar Muhammad and was allegedly involved in multiple terror-related activities.
In a separate incident, the bodies of two men were recovered from Domel Link Road. The deceased were identified as Ghazi Marjan and Parvez.
Local reports suggest the two men had been abducted and later killed by militants. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Meanwhile, terrorists also attempted to destroy the Teri Ram Bridge on Miryan Road using explosives. Local sources told Dawn News that the blast caused partial damage to the bridge and also affected a nearby mosque building.
No casualties have been reported in the bridge explosion.
Bannu district has witnessed repeated security incidents in recent months, with both civilians and security forces coming under attack amid a broader surge in militant violence, according to Dawn News.
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