RAWALPINDI: At least 12 security personnel were martyred in a suicide attack in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa here on Wednesday.

According the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), terrorists (Khawarij) attempted to attack a joint check post in the general area of Mali Khel in Bannu on November 19 (Tuesday).

“In ensuing fire exchange, six terrorists (khwarij) were sent to hell. The attempt to enter the post was effectively thwarted by own troops, which forced the terrorists (khwarij) 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 martyrdom of 12 brave sons of soil that include 10 soldiers of the security forces and two soldiers of Frontier Constabulary,” said  military’s media wing in a statement.

“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,” it further said.

Also Read

COAS Gen Munir calls for collective efforts to defeat terrorism

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has underlined the...

Earlier, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has underlined the need for collective efforts in the fight against the scourge of terrorism.

He was speaking at the meeting of Federal Apex Committee of the National Action Plan, which met in Islamabad today with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair.

The Army Chief said every Pakistani is a soldier in the war against terrorism whether he is in uniform or without uniform. He made it clear that anyone, who will obstruct the country’s security and prevent us from doing our job, will have to face the severe consequences.