Bannu, December 2, 2025 – Unknown militants opened fire on the official vehicle of Miranshah Assistant Commissioner Shah Wali in Bannu Cantonment area on Tuesday, killing three people, including Assistant Commissioner Miranshah, two policemen, and injuring two others.
Key Highlights
- Two police constables and one civilian also martyred on the spot
- Assistant Commissioner Shah Wali was the apparent target;
- Two other police officials sustained injuries and shifted to hospital
- Attack took place within limits of Bannu Cantt police station
- Vehicle caught fire after coming under heavy gunfire
ALERT: A security vehicle of the Assistant Commisioner of North Waziristan district has come under attack by Taliban factions in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 3 people including two policemen have died and two others are injured. The government functionary has been… pic.twitter.com/gb2ncNZjuj
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Militants Target Assistant Commissioner in Bannu
Regional Police Officer spokesperson Kashif Nawaz confirmed the incident to reporters, saying the assistant commissioner’s convoy was ambushed shortly after entering Bannu district. North Waziristan’s Miranshah Assistant Commissioner was travelling with a police escort when militants sprayed the vehicle with bullets.
Rising Security Challenges in KP
The attack comes just a few days after incidents in Hangu left three policemen martyred. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to face a surge in militant activity since the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) called off its ceasefire with the government in November 2022.
Security forces have stepped up operations across the province, but law-enforcement personnel and government officials remain prime targets for militant groups.
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Authorities have cordoned off the area, and a search operation is underway to trace the attackers. Further details will be shared as they become available.AamAwaam News extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs and prays for the swift recovery of the injured.
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