Bannu Police kill five terrorists in major operation after deadly attack on police post

• Operation ‘Intiqam-e-Shuhada’ launched following martyrdom of 15 policemen in Fateh Khel Police Post suicide attack

• Key commander among five militants killed in intelligence-based operations during past 24 hours

• Police vow no space for terrorists or facilitators in the district as Special units conduct coordinated raids under senior supervision

• Peace Committee backs crackdown, warns against militant networks and safe havens

 BANNU: Bannu Police, under a series of intensified intelligence-based operations, claimed on Saturday that they killed five highly wanted militants, including a commander allegedly involved in the suicide attack on Fateh Khel Police Post, during “Operation Intiqam-e-Shuhada” (Operation Revenge of the Martyrs) carried out over the past 24 hours.

According to a police statement shared on social media, the operations were launched on the special directives of DIG Sajjad Khan following the recent attack on the Fateh Khel Police Post, in which at least 15 police personnel were martyred when militants rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the post.

Police said among those killed were key target killer Hayatullah of the Zargul Group, Asad Yar and Naimatullah—allegedly involved in the Fateh Khel attack—along with commander Mansoor and another unidentified militant.

Officials added that the slain individuals were involved in multiple attacks on security forces, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and civilians. The operations were conducted by specialised police units under close supervision of the regional command, using modern intelligence inputs and tactical planning.

Bannu Police stated that no space would be allowed for militants or their facilitators in the district, adding that operations would continue until lasting peace is fully restored.

 

Peace Committee vows operations against militants ‘full force’

In a separate development, the Peace Committee announced the launch of an operation titled “Operation Revenge of the Martyrs” during a meeting at Bannu Police Lines, held amid heightened security concerns in the district.

Peace Committee President Hazrat Ullah said operations against militants would continue with “full force,” adding that the sacrifices of police martyrs would not go unavenged.

He said ensuring protection of life and property was a shared responsibility of the police and the committee, and all available resources would be utilised to maintain order.

The committee reiterated that public support was essential for lasting peace and warned of indiscriminate action against militants and their facilitators. It also announced measures to reclaim hujras and houses allegedly used by militants, while individuals suspected of links with militants would be required to clarify their position.

It was further decided that the committee would remain strictly non-political, and citizens would be able to lodge complaints regarding police conduct for prompt redressal.

The district has witnessed repeated security incidents in recent months, with both civilians and law-enforcement personnel targeted amid a broader surge in militant activity, prompting continued targeted operations across multiple localities.