FC Headquarters targeted in Bannu: 6 security personnel martyred, 5 terrorists Killed

Rawalpindi: Six personnel of the Pakistan Army and the Federal Constabulary (FC) embraced martyrdom after Indian-sponsored militants attacked the FC Headquarters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) Bannu district, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Tuesday.

According to the military’s media wing, five armed assailants attempted to breach the facility’s perimeter and later rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the boundary wall, causing a part of it to collapse.

The blast also damaged nearby civilian infrastructure and injured three people.

"Displaying unwavering courage and professional excellence, own troops engaged the Kharjis with precision and eliminated all five khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij," the ISPR said.

Meanwhile, the military's media wing said, a clearance operation in the area would continue and perpetrators of this "heinous and cowardly act will be brought to justice".

"The security forces of Pakistan in step with nation remain steadfast in their resolve to eradicate Indian sponsored terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers and innocent civilians further strengthen our unwavering commitment of safeguarding our nation at all costs," it added.