Two suspected militants killed in joint security operation in Bannu

Two suspected militants were killed during a joint security operation involving the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Bannu District Police and Pakistan Army in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu district according to information shared by Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed with Minute Mirror.

BANNU: Two suspected militants were killed during a joint security operation involving the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Bannu District Police and Pakistan Army in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district according to information shared by Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed with Minute Mirror.

Authorities identified one of the deceased as Mohib Khan also known as Samin who was described by officials as a local commander of Ittehadul Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP). The identity of the second individual was still being established according to the report.

Intelligence led security forces to suspected hideout

The operation took place in the Kurram Garhi Mamand Khel area which falls within the jurisdiction of Bannu Cantt Police Station. Officials said intelligence reports indicated that suspected militants were present in the locality and allegedly preparing an attack.

Personnel from the three participating forces moved towards the identified location to apprehend those suspected of involvement. According to the official account the suspects opened fire when security personnel arrived, prompting a return of fire.

The confrontation continued for some time. After the shooting ended a search of the area led to the discovery of two bodies officials said.

Identified suspect had 22 registered cases

The deceased identified as Mohib Khan was the son of Sher Abdullah and belonged to Garara Imam Shah in Bannu district. Officials described him as a relative of IMP commander Zar Gul known by the alias Uncle.

According to the information provided by authorities 22 cases had been registered against Khan with CTD Bannu. These reportedly involved allegations of targeted killings attacks using explosives kidnappings damage to property and the establishment of unauthorised checkpoints.

The second deceased individual had not been identified at the time of the briefing.

Officials also reported recovering two firearms ammunition explosives and documents from the scene. The material is expected to form part of the investigation.

Police leadership reaffirms counterterrorism efforts

IGP Zulfiqar Hameed and Additional Inspector General of Police CTD KP commended the personnel involved praising their conduct and operational performance.

Hameed said intelligence-led action against militant networks would continue adding that security agencies remained committed to preventing attacks and maintaining stability in Bannu and other parts of the province.

The supplied report described the incident as the third joint intelligence-based operation in Bannu during the month. No civilian casualties or injuries among security personnel were reported in the account provided.

The operation forms part of ongoing security efforts against suspected militant activity in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.