Policeman, civilian killed in Bannu firing incidents

In Bannu, a police constable named Ahmadullah was killed during a shooting by militants in the Peepal Bazaar of Daud Shah area. The attackers fled the scene afterwards. A large police presence was quickly deployed, establishing a cordon and launching a search operation. In another incident, a clash erupted between Hathikhel Peace Committee members and suspected militants in the Domel Paing area.

A woman, Khayal Wazir, sustained injuries, while local sources reported that she was among those killed. The Hathikhel Peace Committee members called for police assistance, and a police contingent was soon dispatched to the area. The situation remained tense, with security forces working to restore order. On a separate note, a militant commander was killed in a clash between rival militant factions in Karizi Pal, South Waziristan.

Sources reported that Sohail Mughalkhel, a key militant leader, was among those killed, while several others were injured in the exchange of fire over financial disputes, including control of extortion money. Finally, near Shaheed Morr in Wana, a banned militant group reportedly killed a resident named Umaid in a shooting incident.

Umaid was reportedly held captive by the group for several days before the attack. Police are currently investigating the incident.