Security forces kill five terrorists in northwest Pakistan
Security forces in northwest Pakistan killed five terrorists during intelligence-based operations in Bannu district. These operations were initiated following a recent attack on a police checkpost that resulted in the deaths of 15 security officials. The terrorists were reportedly involved in previous attacks on security forces and civilians.
- ▪Five terrorists were killed in operations conducted by security forces in Bannu district.
- ▪The operations were launched after an attack on a police checkpost that killed 15 security officials.
- ▪The terrorists were allegedly involved in attacks on security forces and civilians.
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Security forces gunned down five terrorists in intelligence-based operations in northwest Pakistan, police said on Sunday (May 17, 2026).The operations were conducted late on Saturday (May 16, 2026) in the Bannu district of restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to police.The Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sajjad Khan said that the operations were launched following a recent attack on a police checkpost in Fateh Khel area in the district.At least 15 security officials were killed and several were injured in the attack at the police post on May 10.
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