In a brazen act of terrorism, militants affiliated with the Khawarij blew up a key connecting bridge in the Havid area of Bannu, cutting off all road access between two villages and plunging the local population into distress. The attack, carried out using a powerful improvised explosive device (IED), completely destroyed the strategic link that served as a lifeline for hundreds of residents. The destruction has left communities isolated, with schoolchildren, patients, and daily wage earners forced to navigate dangerous and unpaved alternative routes.
Security forces swiftly cordoned off the area and launched a full-scale search operation to track down the perpetrators. Intelligence sources believe the attack is part of a broader campaign by the Khawarij to destabilize the region and instill fear among civilians.
Residents expressed anger and anguish over the attack, demanding immediate reconstruction of the bridge and enhanced security in rural areas. “We are being punished for living in these remote areas,” said one local elder. “The government must act decisively and protect its people.”
While no group has formally claimed responsibility, authorities have no doubt that remnants of proscribed militant outfits, operating under the banner of the Khawarij, were behind the attack. The incident marks a fresh reminder of the urgent need to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts and secure vulnerable infrastructure in conflict-prone regions.
