Explosion in northwest Pakistan leaves 2 dead, 12 wounded
IED blast occurred in Bannu district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
Kamran Ali
Correspondent Nukta
Kamran Ali, a seasoned journalist from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has a decade of experience covering terrorism, human rights, politics, economy, climate change, culture, and sports. With an MS in Media Studies, he has worked across print, radio, TV, and digital media, producing investigative reports and co-hosting shows that highlight critical issues.
Police officers secure the blast site in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following a deadly motorcycle-borne IED explosion near a local police station.
Source: Nukta
At least two people were killed and 12 others injured in an explosion in northwestern Pakistan on Monday, police said.
The blast occurred in the Bannu district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to Regional Police Officer Sajjad Khan, an improvised explosive device concealed in a motorcycle and detonated remotely exploded near the Miryan Police Station.
“The explosive-laden motorcycle had been parked near shops in front of the police station,” police said.
Khan confirmed that no police personnel were harmed in the blast. However, at least two civilians, including a child, were killed, and 12 others were wounded.
Police said the apparent target of the attack was law enforcement personnel, though investigators are still working to determine the exact target and the quantity and type of explosives used.
Following the explosion, police and other law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to apprehend those responsible.
The victims were identified as Danial and Zoheb. Those injured were identified as Rizwan, Taj Muhammad, Irfan, Samad, Abdur Rauf, Saddiq, Baggay, Habib Ullah, Muhammad, Molyar, Rubina, and Nadia.
Faisal Karim Kundi, governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, condemned the attack and expressed sorrow over the loss of life. He described the perpetrators as enemies of peace and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to combating violence and maintaining stability in the province.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing. However, militant groups, including Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, and the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, have remained active in the region amid a resurgence of militancy.
Bannu, located near Pakistan’s former tribal areas along the Afghan border, has witnessed a renewed wave of violence in recent years, with security forces and government officials frequently targeted. Despite ongoing counterterrorism operations, armed groups continue to exploit the area’s rugged terrain and persistent security challenges.
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