Six soldiers were martyred and five terrorists killed on Tuesday when security forces thwarted an attack on the Federal Constabulary (FC) headquarters in Bannu district, the military’s media wing said.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists, described as “India-backed Fitna al Khwarij,” rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the boundary wall of the FC headquarters. The blast caused minor damage to the wall and nearby civilian structures and injured three civilians.
FC personnel retaliated, sparking an exchange of fire in which all five attackers were gunned down. “In this battle, six soldiers also embraced martyrdom,” the statement said.
During early hours of 2 September 2025, in a cowardly terrorist attack, Khwarij belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij targeted Federal Constabulary Headquarters in Bannu District.
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) September 2, 2025
The Indian sponsored Kharjis attempted to breach the perimeter security, however, their… pic.twitter.com/wXgUIkgEOB
The ISPR added that clearance operations in the area were continuing and vowed that “the perpetrators of this heinous and cowardly act will be eliminated.”
“The security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain steadfast in their resolve to eradicate Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country. The sacrifices of brave soldiers and innocent civilians have further strengthened the unwavering commitment of the armed forces to safeguard the motherland at all costs,” it said.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned a deadly attack on the Federal Constabulary (FC) headquarters in Bannu, paying tribute to security personnel who were killed in the clash.
In a statement, Zardari denounced what he called an assault by “India-backed Khawarij terrorists” and praised the soldiers who foiled the attackers’ “evil intentions.” He prayed for the martyrs’ ranks to be elevated in Jannah and wished a speedy recovery for injured civilians.
“The nation salutes the sacrifices of its brave soldiers and citizens,” he said.
صدر مملکت کی بنوں میں وفاقی کانسٹیبلری ہیڈکوارٹر پر بھارتی حمایت یافتہ خوارج کے دہشت گرد حملے کی شدید مذمت@AAliZardari pic.twitter.com/vNYSEdpfGw
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) September 2, 2025
Prime Minister Sharif, in a statement issued by his office, lauded the officers and personnel who killed six terrorists in response to the assault. He also expressed grief over the martyrdom of six FC and Army soldiers.
“In this difficult time, we stand with the families of the martyrs and equally share their grief,” he said.
Sharif reiterated that Pakistan’s campaign against terrorism would not cease. “The war against terrorism will continue until complete eradication of this menace from the country,” he remarked.
He added that the armed forces were “tirelessly engaged in cleansing the motherland of terrorists” and stressed the public’s support. “The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the Pakistan armed forces in the firm resolve to eliminate terrorism from the country,” he said.
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