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25 terrorists killed in Bannu clash
Muhammad Waseem KhanMay 24, 2026
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BANNU: A fierce clash erupted on Saturday between police, a peace committee and terrorists in the Barakzai Akhundkhel area of Miryan tehsil in Bannu district, leaving at least 25 terrorists dead and several others injured, police said.
Two police personnel and two civilians were martyred in the exchange of fire, while seven policemen and three civilians sustained injuries.
District Police Officer Yasir Afridi told Dawn that more than 25 terrorists were killed during the police operation.
According to sources, the police peace committee received information about the presence of a large number of terrorists in the area and immediately launched an operation. The Lakki Marwat police peace committee also arrived to support the Bannu police.
Terrorists had erected barricades at various points along the routes, which police managed to clear while advancing.
Police sources said that despite intense firing, police personnel safely reached the police station, while additional reinforcements arrived to bring the situation under control.
According to police officials, two key terrorist commanders, Zmari Noor and Abdullah, were also killed in the operation. Local sources said a large number of terrorists were still present in the Barakzai area, keeping tensions high as intermittent firing continued from both sides.




