Cop martyred, eight terrorists killed in Bannu operation: police
Key takeaways
- During the operation, carried out within the jurisdiction of Thana Miryan in Bannu, a 10-kilogram improvised explosive device (IED) was also recovered and safely defused by security forces, the CPO said.
- One police official was also injured during the operation and was shifted to the hospital for medical treatment.
- The operation came days after security forces killed 23 India-sponsored terrorists, including a ring leader, during intelligence-based operations in different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan Cop martyred, eight terrorists killed in Bannu operation: police Several militants also sustain injuries in operation jointly conducted by police, CTD, says CPO By Web Desk | Published May 23, 2026
Eight terrorists were killed and several others injured while a cop was martyred during an intelligence-based operation jointly conducted by police and the Counter Terrorism Department in Bannu, the Central Police Office said on Saturday.
During the operation, carried out within the jurisdiction of Thana Miryan in Bannu, a 10-kilogram improvised explosive device (IED) was also recovered and safely defused by security forces, the CPO said.