K-P Police Kill Two Terrorists in Bannu Encounter Linked to Rescue 1122 Driver Murder
May 2026 | By Azad News
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa police have killed two suspected terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Bannu, officials confirmed on Saturday.
According to Bannu Regional Police Officer Sajjad Khan, the operation was conducted near Khojari in the Circular Road area, where an exchange of fire took place between security forces and militants.
Police said the two militants were wanted in multiple cases, including the recent killing of Rescue 1122 driver Usman Khan.
Authorities stated that their accomplices managed to escape during the operation, while search efforts in the area continue.
In a separate intelligence-based operation in the Sardi Khel area of Jani Khel, another suspected militant was also killed, officials added.
The incidents come amid a series of recent attacks in Bannu targeting police and emergency service personnel, including a major assault on a police checkpoint earlier this month.
Officials said militants have increasingly targeted security installations and personnel in the region, leading to heightened counter-terror operations.
The province has witnessed a significant rise in militant activity in recent months, with law enforcement agencies conducting frequent intelligence-based operations to restore stability.
Security officials reaffirmed their commitment to continuing operations against militant networks until lasting peace is achieved in the region.
Conclusion
The latest Bannu operations reflect intensified counter-terrorism efforts in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa as authorities respond to rising militant attacks on security and emergency personnel.
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