Nine soldiers martyred in Bannu suicide attack

ISPR says motorcycle-borne attacker exploded himself on military convoy

Nine soldiers embraced martyrdom while five others were injured in a suicide attack on a military convoy in the general area of Jani Khel in Bannu district on Thursday.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, “A motorcycle-borne suicide bomber exploded himself on a military convoy.”

Resultantly, the military’s media wing stated, “nine soldiers, including Naib Subedar Sanobar Ali, embraced shahadat, while five soldiers were injured.”

The ISPR stated that the area has been cordoned by security forces and sanitisation is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found there.

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“The security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.”

Meanwhile, caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar said he was heartbroken by the loss of nine valiant soldiers in Bannu Division.

In a post on his official X handle, Kakar said, “Heartbroken by the loss of nine valiant soldiers in Bannu Division, K-P, to a cowardly terrorist act that injured many.”

Heartbroken by the loss of 9 valiant soldiers in Bannu Division, KPK, to a cowardly terrorist act that injured many. Such acts are utterly reprehensible. My thoughts are with the families of the martyred and injured. 🇵🇰 stands resolute against such terror.

— Anwaar ul Haq Kakar (@anwaar_kakar) August 31, 2023

He said, “Such acts are utterly reprehensible. My thoughts are with the families of the martyred and injured. Pakistan stands resolute against such terror.”

On August 22, at least six soldiers were martyred in a skirmish with terrorists in the Asman Manza area of South Waziristan district, according to the ISPR.

The military's media wing added that at least four terrorists were also killed while two were injured in the fighting.