2 civilians martyred, 3 soldiers injured in Bannu suicide attack: ISPR

2 civilians martyred, 3 soldiers injured in Bannu suicide attack: ISPR

Rawalpindi (Web Desk): At least two civilians were martyred while 10 others, including three soldiers of Pakistan Army, were injured after a motorbike-borne suicide bomber hit the security forces convoy in Bakka Khel area of Bannu District.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), on November 26, a motorcycle borne suicide bomber, affiliated with Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group and later identified as an Afghan national, exploded himself on a security forces’ convoy in general area Bakka Khel, Bannu District.

Sanitization operation was being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.

"Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave civilians and soldiers further strength our resolve," the ISPR said.