BANNU: A suicide car bomb attack at the Domel Police Station in Bannu killed at least five civilians, while 13 others were injured, including one policeman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among the deceased are a husband, wife, daughter, and son from the same family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The explosion occurred when an explosives-laden vehicle rammed into the rear side of the police station, triggering a massive blast followed by an exchange of gunfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The intensity of the explosion was so powerful that it was heard miles away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to initial reports, the blast completely destroyed the sentry post of the police station, while a large portion of the building was reduced to rubble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The explosion also caused severe damage to nearby residential areas, with multiple houses collapsing and several people trapped under the debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Rescue 1122, the injured were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals, where some are reported to be in critical condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
District Emergency Officer Bakhtullah Wazir confirmed that five people were martyred and 13 injured were shifted to hospitals, including one police officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that search and rescue operations are ongoing and will continue until the area is fully cleared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the incident, Rescue 1122 teams reached the site promptly; however, continuous rainfall created difficulties in relief operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the firing stopped, rescue personnel initiated a full-scale operation to remove debris and recover those trapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, announcements were made in local mosques appealing to the public for blood donations and assistance, while residents actively participated in rescue efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a clearance operation, while further details regarding casualties and damage are being collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, expressing sorrow at the loss of life, according to a statement issued via the Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are determined to completely eradicate all kinds of terrorism from the country,\u201d the premier was quoted as saying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bannu district has been the scene of repeated security incidents in recent months, with both civilians and local security forces coming under attack amid a broader surge in militant violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Violence in Bannu has included attacks on police and\u00a0jirga\u00a0<\/u>members, prompting targeted\u00a0operations\u00a0<\/u>by police and security forces in various localities to disrupt militant networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KP has seen a rise in terror attacks in the past year. According to the\u00a0Annual Security Report 2025<\/u>\u00a0from the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), KP recorded a significant surge in violence last year as \u201cfatalities rose from 1,620 in 2024 to 2,331 in 2025\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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