Peshawar (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – 6 March 2026) Bano Police on Friday foiled a major terrorist attempt by defusing several explosive devices in the areas under Paka Khel and Kaki police stations.
According to the district police, two explosive devices containing more than 140 kilograms of explosives were defused in Paka Khel, while another device weighing about eight kilograms was defused in Kaki.
The devices were planted near a bridge on Bano Miranshah Road and in a local market, posing a serious threat to public safety.
Acting on early morning intelligence, teams led by SDPOs and DSP CTD Bannu, under the supervision of DPO Bannu, were dispatched along with District Police, Rapid Response Force (RRF) and CTD. Swat teams and bomb disposal squad.
While observing the drones, three suspects, who attempted to remotely detonate the devices, opened fire on police, leading to a brief exchange before they fled into nearby bushes.
The bomb disposal squad succeeded in neutralizing the explosive device, preventing serious damage and saving many lives.
Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Zulfiqar Hameed praised the operation and announced a reward for the Bannu police team. District DIG Bannu also lauded the intelligence-based operation for its efficiency and effectiveness.