BANNU, May 10 — At least 15 police personnel were martyred on Saturday night following a massive suicide attack on the Fateh Khel police post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district. Terrorists executed the assault by ramming an explosives-laden loader rickshaw into the post, followed by heavy gunfire from multiple directions. The blast, which utilized an estimated 1,000 to 1,500 kilograms of explosives, completely leveled the structure and damaged nearby buildings, marking one of the deadliest attacks on law enforcement in recent months.
Deeply saddened by the martyrdom of our brave police personnel in the terrorist attack in Bannu. I extend my heartfelt condolences and solidarity to the families of the martyrs in this moment of profound grief. The KP Police continue to stand on the frontlines, confronting… https://t.co/47DDNQCAv8
— Faisal Karim Kundi (@fkkundi) May 10, 2026
Quick Facts
- 15 out of 18 police personnel present at the post were martyred; three others were injured.
- The attack involved an explosives-laden rickshaw and the use of quadcopters by militants.
- The Fateh Khel police post and an armored vehicle were completely destroyed in the blast.
- Rescue 1122 recovered 15 bodies from the debris after an all-night operation.
- President Zardari stated the attackers utilized sanctuaries provided by the Taliban regime.
- An emergency was declared in local hospitals, and a security operation is currently underway.
According to Regional Police Officer Sajjad Khan, the assault was highly coordinated, with militants using heavy weaponry and drones to target the post. The intensity of the explosion caused widespread panic among local residents, who later turned out in support of the security forces as they cordoned off the area. Bomb disposal squad officials noted that the sheer volume of explosives used—up to 1.5 tons—was intended to ensure the total collapse of the fortified position.
The federal and provincial leadership have issued a strong condemnation of the incident. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the government’s resolve to provide all necessary resources to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to eradicate terrorism. Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized that Pakistan would target not only the active terrorists but also their facilitators and sponsors, linking the resurgence of such violence to regional geopolitical shifts and cross-border safe havens.
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