Five Terrorists, Including Commander, Killed in Bannu Operation

Bannu — Security forces eliminated five terrorists, including a key commander, during a large-scale intelligence-based operation in Bannu’s Domel tehsil on January 30, 2026. The day-long action in Sperka and Kotka Akbar Ali Khan areas saw intense firefights and more than 25 quadcopter strikes on militant hideouts. While the operation dealt a blow to terrorist networks in the region, it tragically claimed the lives of three civilians — including two women — and left several others injured.

Key Highlights

• Five terrorists killed, including commander Zewaran alias Al-Badri, wanted in multiple cases.
• At least seven militants injured in heavy exchange of fire.
• Over 25 quadcopter strikes targeted terrorist hideouts.
• Three civilians killed — Naeemullah, his mother, and grandmother — with four others (two women, two children) injured and shifted to Khalifa Gul Nawaz Hospital.
• Operation supervised on-ground by Bannu RPO Sajjad Khan, DPO Yasir Afridi, and senior security officials.
• Post-operation drone and helicopter surveillance ongoing to track fleeing militants.

Intense Clashes Across Domel

The operation began early morning when heavy contingents of police and security forces moved in after credible intelligence. Residents were instructed to stay indoors as firefights erupted and precision strikes hit militant positions. Sources described the engagement as prolonged and fierce — from dawn until evening — with security teams methodically clearing the targeted areas. Commander Zewaran, a high-value target linked to several terror cases, was among those neutralized.

Tragic Civilian Toll

Locals recounted a heartbreaking scene when bodies were recovered from a house in the afternoon. Naeemullah, his elderly mother, and grandmother lost their lives in the crossfire, while his son, wife, sister, and cousin suffered injuries. Hospital officials confirmed four civilians — two women and two children — received treatment at Khalifa Gul Nawaz. The loss has left families grieving and the community shaken.

Ongoing Security Measures

Even as the main phase concluded, drones and helicopters maintained continuous aerial surveillance to prevent any militants from escaping. The operation builds on recent actions in Domel, where two terrorists were killed earlier this week, and comes amid heightened efforts to dismantle networks following the January 13 killing of four peace committee members in Gulbadin Landi Dak.

What’s Next

Security forces are expected to sustain pressure through follow-up sweeps and intelligence operations in Bannu. Authorities have vowed to pursue remaining elements relentlessly while urging the public to share information. The focus remains on restoring complete peace so families can live without fear.

In moments like these, the nation stands with its brave forces — who risk everything to root out terror — even as hearts ache for innocent lives caught in the storm. Pakistan’s resolve against militancy remains unbreakable.

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