Constable martyred as unidentified gunmen open fire in Bannu

On Sunday, an unidentified gunman opened fire in Basiya Khel area of Bannu, resulting in the death of police constable Saifullah. DPO Furqan Bilal announced the search operation to apprehend the assailants. Saifullah was targeted near the Basiya Khel police station and sustained severe injuries, eventually succumbing to his wounds, as confirmed by the police.

The heavy police force cordoned off the area following the attack and initiated evidence collection. Saifullah’s body was transferred to Khalifa Gul Nawaz Teaching Hospital in Bannu Township for legal procedures and a post-mortem examination, while his funeral was conducted at Bannu Police Lines, honoring him with full state respect.

DPO Bilal, along with Allah Nawaz Khan, Ehsanuddin, Nawaz Khan, Asad Ali Shah, Sher Hassan Khan, and other police personnel, attended the funeral, paying their respects to the fallen officer and presenting a guard of honor. DPO Bilal emphasized that the police would avenge the martyr's blood and continue the fight against terrorism.

He stressed that Bannu police functioned as a family, and the families of fallen officers were integral to that network, promising unwavering support. The recent surge in terrorist activity in K-P and Balochistan has heightened security concerns in these areas. In response, security forces are conducting intensive operations to counter the threat, targeting terrorist groups that infiltrate from the Afghan border.

The federal government has consistently raised its voice against terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan, as acknowledged by the United Nations Security Council. The region's security situation remains precarious, with recent incidents, such as the IED attack on July 13 and the sabotage attempts on July 3, underscoring the persistent security challenges faced by the area.