BANNU (Dunya News) - At least 16 terrorists, including two commanders, were killed while two policemen embraced martyrdom during an ongoing joint operation by the Pakistan Army, police, and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Miryan area of Bannu, security sources said on Sunday.
According to sources, the operation was launched a day earlier after reports of militant presence in the area. One additional militant was killed during continued action, taking the total to 16.
The slain militants include wanted commander Zamri Noor and Afghan militant commander Abdullah Saeed. Security forces also destroyed several militant hideouts during the operation.
Two police personnel, Constable Waheedullah Khan and Constable Noorullah Khan, were martyred during the exchange of fire. Funeral prayers were later offered at Police Lines Bannu, attended by senior civil and military officials, local elders, and members of the public.
The development comes as part of the operation launched in Bannu on Saturday, which also led to the recovery of a 10-kilogram improvised explosive device (IED), which was safely defused by security forces.
Authorities said modern drones and advanced surveillance technology were used during the raid to monitor militant movement.
Security sources said the Pakistan Army, police and other law enforcement agencies were continuing joint operations against terrorists and vowed that actions against Fitna al-Khawarij would continue until the elimination of the last militant.