Militants Ambush Police Station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engage in Prolonged Gunfight
BANNU: Militants launched an assault on Miryan Police Station in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, initiating an intense firefight with security forces.
A former DPO, Capt (Retd) Muhammad Furqan Bilal, confirmed the operation’s ongoing assessment, stating casualty details would follow an official tally.
Eyewitness accounts indicate the attackers detonated a prematurely triggered explosive-laden vehicle targeting the facility, causing structural damage and igniting extended combat.
additional law enforcement units and community liaison committees mobilized to secure the perimeter during sustained exchanges.
Residents corroborate reports of widespread seismic impact, with debris scattering across adjacent neighborhoods.
Medical evacuations commenced for suspected casualties, though current injury tolls remain unverified until formal investigations conclude.
Caution advised: Early media reports may precede authoritative assessments. Updates will cross-reference official channels and on-site verification teams.
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