9 civilians martyred, 6 militants killed as security forces foil attack on Bannu Cantt
Pakistan
Six terrorists killed as security forces foil attack on Bannu Cantt
BANNU (Dunya News) – At least nine civilians embraced martyrdom and 16 others suffered injuries after security forces foiled a terrorist attack by terrorists on Bannu Cantt, killing 6 militants.
According to security sources, after Iftar today, the terrorists attempted to enter Bannu Cantt but failed. In panic, they rammed two explosive-laden vehicles into the Cantt's wall due to the swift action of the security forces.
The blasts from the vehicles damaged a nearby mosque. Reports indicate that the roof of a nearby house collapsed, resulting in the martyrdom of nine civilians and injuries to 16 others.
Due to the swift response by security forces, the panicked terrorists rammed two explosives-laden vehicles into the cantt's wall, causing damage to a nearby house.
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Security sources confirmed that six militants were killed at various entry points by alert security personnel, and the remaining terrorists have been confined.
The security forces' clearance operation will continue until all militants are eliminated, according to sources.
