A terrorist was killed early Wednesday when Bannu police repelled an attack on the Mazanga police post, officials said.Police officials said heavily armed terrorists attacked the post in the early hours of Wednesday, but personnel responded promptly and foiled the assault.An intense exchange of fire between police and the attackers continued for some time, leaving one terrorist dead and several others injured.

The wounded attackers were taken away by their accomplices under the cover of darkness.Following the incident, Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Yasir Afridi, along with Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Arshad Khan and teams from the Rapid Response Force and Quick Response Force, reached the scene immediately.

They cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation.Police also recovered blood traces from multiple locations, indicating further casualties among the terrorists.During the attack, a constable sustained minor injuries and was shifted to a hospital, where he was reported to be out of danger. Police recovered weapons and other equipment from the site, including magazines, hand grenades, bandoliers and other material.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General (IG) Zulfiqar Hameed praised the performance of the Bannu Police for their successful operation and announced cash rewards and commendation certificates.Meanwhile, Bannu Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sajjad Khan reaffirmed that the police will continue to stand like an “iron wall” against all forms of terrorism.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)