Terrorists targeted key public infrastructure in the Ghora Baka Khel area of Bannu by detonating explosive material on a bridge, causing severe structural damage, police confirmed. According to police officials, the incident took place within the jurisdiction of Miryan Police Station, where terrorists planted explosives on the bridge and blew it up, rendering it unsafe and disrupting movement for residents of the surrounding areas. The blast caused significant damage to the structure and posed serious risks to public safety.
Police stated that the attack appears to be part of a broader pattern of sabotage in the area. Earlier, terrorists had also attempted to destroy another bridge in the same locality, indicating a deliberate effort to damage infrastructure and create instability.
Following the explosion, law enforcement agencies immediately cordoned off the area and launched a search and investigation operation to trace those involved. Security personnel remain deployed in the region, while technical teams are assessing the extent of damage and planning repair work.
Authorities emphasized that such acts of terrorism are aimed at disrupting daily life, restricting mobility, and spreading fear among the local population. Police reiterated their resolve to maintain law and order and vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice.
Residents have been advised to remain cautious and to promptly report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by terrorist elements to public infrastructure, even as security forces continue efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region.
