At least seven people were killed, including two soldiers and five militants, in separate incidents in Pakistan’s northwest region on Tuesday, according to reports from the army and police. The incidents occurred in the Bannu district and involved both clashes with militants and a suicide bombing.
Militant Clashes in Bannu
Two soldiers were killed during a military operation in Bannu, the army stated. Simultaneously, police reported that a gunbattle with militants resulted in the deaths of two militants and left several others injured. The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Bannu also reported foiling a militant attack, during which a detained commander was killed in an exchange of fire.
Reuters reported that five militants were killed in Bannu, bringing the total confirmed militant deaths to seven across the incidents. Details regarding the specific operation and the identities of the militants were not immediately available.
Suicide Bombing Claims Lives of Soldiers
An army officer and a soldier were martyred in a suicide bombing in Bannu, according to The Nation (Pakistan). The attack occurred as security forces were conducting operations in the area. No further details about the bombing were immediately released.
Authorities have not yet released a comprehensive statement detailing the connection, if any, between the separate incidents in Bannu. Investigations are ongoing.
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