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Terrorist Attacks in Lakki Marwat and Bannu Leave Multiple Security Personnel and Civilians Dead

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Security personnel and civilians were martyred in a series of terrorist attacks in Lakki Marwat and Bannu, highlighting the ongoing struggle against terrorism in the region. A Frontier Corps convoy was targeted in a roadside IED attack, resulting in the deaths of three security personnel. In separate incidents, two policemen were killed in a gun attack, and three terrorists were killed in operations launched by the police and CTD commandos.

Key Takeaways:

  • Three security personnel were martyred in a roadside IED attack on a Frontier Corps convoy in the Darazinda tehsil of the Dera Ismail Khan district.
  • The attack occurred near a nullah, and the explosion killed three personnel on the spot.
  • Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the culprits.
  • Two policemen were killed in a gun attack by armed motorcyclists in the Gulbaz Dehqan area of the district.
  • The police killed a terrorist in a shootout in the Sherikhel area of the district after the attack.
  • In Bannu, the police and CTD commandos killed two terrorists affiliated with the Hafiz Gul Bahadar Group in a joint operation.
  • The terrorists were killed after a fierce gun battle that lasted for at least 20 minutes.
  • The operation resulted in the recovery of two AK 47 assault rifles, four hand grenades, six magazines, 150 bullets, and two mobile phones.

Statistics:

  • 3 security personnel martyred in roadside IED attack
  • 2 policemen killed in gun attack
  • 3 terrorists killed in operations launched by police and CTD commandos
  • 2 AK 47 assault rifles recovered
  • 4 hand grenades recovered
  • 6 magazines recovered
  • 150 bullets recovered
  • 2 terrorists affiliated with Hafiz Gul Bahadar Group killed
  • 8 cases against the deceased terrorists
  • 5 accomplices of the terrorists escaped

Sources:

  • Official sources
  • ISPR media wing
  • Local authorities
  • Police official
  • DPO's office statement
  • Counter-terrorism department
  • Elite Force's commandos

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