RAWALPINDI: A motorcycle-borne suicide bomber detonated himself near a security forces convoy in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as reported by the military’s media wing, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), on Thursday.
The deadly attack left nine soldiers martyred, including Naib Subedar Sanobar Ali, while five soldiers sustained injuries, read the ISPR statement. The devastating attack occurred in the general area Jani Khel of Bannu.
Security forces promptly responded to the incident and cordoned off the area and initiated sanitization process to root out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area, said ISPR.
Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eradicate the menace of terrorism and the unwavering commitment of our valiant soldiers in the face of such sacrifices only serves to fortify our determination.
