Nine soldiers martyred, 5 injured in Bannu suicide attack

Nine soldiers were martyred and five others injured in a suicide attack in general area Jani Khel, Bannu district on Thursday. 

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR),  a motorcycle borne suicide bomber exploded himself on a military convoy in Jani Khel, Bannu.

As a result, five soldiers were injured and nine soldiers, including Naib Subedar Sanobar Ali, embraced martyrdom.

Security officers have cordoned off the location, and sanitization is being done to get rid of any terrorists that may have been hiding there.

“Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR said.

Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday condemned the attack and expressed grief over the martyrdom of nine soldiers.

Taking to Twitter, the PM said: “Heartbroken by the loss of 9 valiant soldiers in Bannu Division, KP, to a cowardly terrorist act that injured many.”

The premier called such acts “utterly reprehensible” and said his thoughts were with the families of the martyred and injured. “Pakistan stands resolute against such terror,” he added.

Pakistan is experiencing an increase in terrorist activity, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan.