Rawalpindi: A motorcycle-borne suicide bomber blew himself up on an army convoy in Janikhel area of Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), killing at least nine soldiers, the army’s media wing said on Thursday. said in a statement issued by
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), nine soldiers include Deputy Subedar Sanobar Ali, while five soldiers were injured in the attack.
“The area has been cordoned off by security forces and a sweep is underway to eliminate terrorists found in the area,” it added.
The Army’s Information Wing also asserted that the security forces are “committed to eradicating the scourge of terrorism” and that the “sacrifices of brave soldiers” further strengthen the Army’s resolve.
Reacting to the terror incident, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar said he was “heartbroken” by the loss of nine “brave soldiers” in a cowardly act of terror that left many injured.
Heartbroken by the loss of 9 valiant soldiers in Bannu Division, KPK, to a cowardly terrorist act that injured many. Such acts are utterly reprehensible. My thoughts are with the families of the martyred and injured. 🇵🇰 stands resolute against such terror.
— Anwaar ul Haq Kakar (@anwaar_kakar) August 31, 2023
“Such acts are totally condemnable. My thoughts are with the families of the martyrs and the injured. Pakistan is determined against such terrorism,” the caretaker prime minister added.
Earlier this month, Army Chief General Asim Munir said the recent uptick in terrorism was a “futile attempt” by terrorists to restart talks and warned them that “Pakistan’s writ before it fades away”. Surrender to “.
According to ISPR, General Munir issued this warning when he met tribal elders and dignitaries of the newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. An “interactive session” was organized during the visit of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) to Peshawar.
“The escalation of terrorism in the past is a futile attempt by terrorists to restart negotiations, but these terrorists have no choice but to submit to the writ of the state of Pakistan, if they are to are on the wrong track,” General Munir was quoted as saying by the army’s media wing.
The Army Chief reiterated the commitment of Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC) and other law enforcement agencies in the fight against terrorism. “He [General Munir] expressed his commitment to eliminate the narco menace which is becoming a lifeline for these TTP Khawarij,” the ISPR said.
COAAS also said that “propaganda by hostile forces” against the armed forces will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
Paying tribute to the brave tribals, officers and men of Pakistan Army, FC, Levies, Khashadars and Police, the Army Chief expressed his determination that the sacrifices of the martyrs will not go in vain and complete peace will return to Pakistan.
