12 security personnel martyred as terrorists ram an explosive laden vehicle to the perimeter wall of check post in Bannu District: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, Nov 20 (SABAH): On 19 November 2024, terrorists attempted to attack a Joint Check Post in general area MaliKhel in Bannu District.

According to the statement issued by the ISPR on Wednesday, in ensuing fire exchange, six terrorists were killed. The attempt to enter the post was effectively thwarted by own troops, which forced the terrorists to ram an explosive laden vehicle into the perimeter wall of the post.

The suicide blast led to collapse of portion of perimeter wall and damaged the adjoining infrastructure, resulting in Shahadat of 12 brave sons of soil that include 10 Soldiers of the security forces and two soldiers of Frontier Constabulary.

Sanitization operation is being conducted in the area and the perpetrators of this heinous act will be brought to justice. Security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve.