In a renewed wave of violence, Khawarij elements carried out an armed attack in the Jani Khel area of Bannu district, injuring a civilian under unclear circumstances. The victim, identified as Nek Nawaz, son of Zair Nawaz and a resident of Bachki, Jani Khel, was shot and wounded, prompting alarm among locals over the continued presence of extremist networks in the region.
According to official sources, Nek Nawaz was targeted by armed assailants believed to be linked with the Khawarij. He sustained bullet injuries in the attack, the motive for which remains unknown. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers fled the scene immediately after opening fire.
The injured civilian was rushed to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Bannu, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Hospital officials confirmed that emergency medical care was being provided and his condition is being monitored closely.
The incident has reignited public concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Jani Khel, a region that has frequently suffered from targeted violence and militant resurgence. Residents and community elders have voiced strong frustration over the lack of sustained security operations to dismantle Khawarij networks that continue to threaten peace and stability.
Tribal elders have repeatedly appealed to both provincial and federal authorities to take concrete steps against such violent actors, calling for increased intelligence-based operations and permanent security outposts in vulnerable areas.
Law enforcement agencies have launched an inquiry into the attack. However, no arrests had been made till the filing of this report.The incident marks yet another reminder of the pressing need to secure civilian life in restive districts like Jani Khel, where the population remains exposed to targeted violence in the absence of robust and consistent countermeasures.
