By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi
BANNU: Police in Bannu successfully averted a major terror attempt on Friday by defusing multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in areas under Baka Khel and Kaki police stations.
Authorities said two IEDs containing over 140 kilograms of explosives were neutralized in Baka Khel, while another device weighing around eight kilograms was defused in Kaki. The explosives had been planted near a bridge on Bannu–Miranshah Road and in a local market, posing a serious threat to public safety.
Acting on early morning intelligence, teams led by SDPOs and DSP CTD Bannu, under the supervision of DPO Bannu, were dispatched alongside district police, Rapid Response Force (RRF), CTD Swat teams, and the Bomb Disposal Squad.
During drone surveillance, three suspects attempting to remotely detonate the devices opened fire on police, triggering a brief exchange before escaping into nearby bushes. The Bomb Disposal Squad successfully neutralized the explosives, preventing major damage and saving numerous lives.
Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed praised the operation and announced a reward for the Bannu Police team. DIG Bannu Region also lauded the intelligence-led operation for its efficiency and effectiveness.
