At least five people were killed and 13 others sustained injuries following a powerful explosion near a police station in the city of Bannu, Pakistan. The incident involved a vehicle laden with explosives that targeted security infrastructure, according to preliminary reports.
The Operative Information Center-OMM, citing the Dawn news portal, reports that the casualties include both civilians and security forces, with at least one police officer among the wounded. The attack occurred when a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-filled car directly into the rear wall of the police station. The force of the blast caused the partial collapse of the station's perimeter wall and shattered windows in the vicinity, while several nearby residential buildings were also heavily damaged.
Bannu, located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has historically been a flashpoint for militant activity due to its proximity to the border regions. Security forces in Pakistan have recently intensified counter-terrorism operations in the area following a surge in attacks targeting law enforcement agencies. Search and rescue operations remain ongoing at the site as emergency teams work to clear debris and assist the victims.
