BANNU: Police have killed a highly wanted commander involved in the suicide attack on Fateh Khel Police Post along with his accomplice during “Operation Intiqam-e-Shuhada” (Operation Revenge of the Martyrs).
The police claim to have eliminated five terrorists within the last 24 hours.
At least 15 police personnel were martyred last week after a suicide attack on the Fateh Khel police post in Bannu district. The terrorists launched their attack on the post by ramming a vehicle laden with explosives.
Under the special directives of RPO Sajjad Khan, Bannu Police have intensified decisive operations against militants across the district. Following the attack on a police post, multiple intelligence-based operations (IBOs) were carried out in the district.
According to police officials, the killed militants include Hiyatullah, a key target killer of the Zargul group; Asad Yar, who was involved in the attack on Checkpost Fateh Khel; along with Nimatullah, Commander Mansoor, and one unidentified militant.
Police further claimed that the slain terrorists were involved in multiple attacks on security forces, the Counter-Terrorism Department and civilians.
The operations were conducted by specialised police teams under the close supervision of RPO Bannu, using modern intelligence and effective tactical strategies.
Bannu Police said that there is no space left for militants and their facilitators in the district, adding that operations will continue until lasting peace is fully restored.
A militant body was tied to an armored vehicle and paraded through the city as a warning and to serve as an example.
Meanwhile, civil society and local residents praised Bannu Police for their successful operations and commitment to maintaining law and order in the area.
