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JUI leader killed in Bannu targeted attack

A local leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) was killed in a targeted shooting in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday. According to police, the incident occurred in Daryoba area of Sub-Division Wazir, where unidentified gunmen opened fire on JUI Sub-Division Wazir Daryoba chief, Malik Zaali Rahman, killing him on the spot. The attackers fled […]

BANNU: A tragic quadcopter attack in the Wazir subdivision of Bannu district on Monday left two civilians, including a woman, dead and two others wounded, according to police reports. In response to the incident, a joint operation against suspected terrorists was launched under the direction of district police officer Captain retired Mohammad Furqan Bilal.

The operation involved personnel from the Counter-Terrorism Department's Bannu region, the Elite Force, and the CTD, as well as members of a peace committee, all working in unison. The area was sealed off prior to the operation, and a clash between the police and the terrorists ensued. During the operation, a terrorist was reportedly killed, and his remains were recovered.

Multiple terrorists were also said to have been killed or severely injured. The terrorists, however, managed to escape with their dead and wounded comrades by exploiting the challenging mountainous landscape. The search and clearance operation in the area is ongoing. Police have vowed to maintain their full force and determination in combating terrorists who target civilians.

The security forces, including police and other agencies, are on high alert to ensure the safety of citizens and preserve law and order in the district.

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