BANNU: The heavy explosion targeted the Meryan Police Station in Bannu district, triggering an intense exchange of gunfire between police personnel and terrorists.
The security officials said the operation against the attackers was still underway at the time of filing this report.
In this regard, the powerful explosion occurred near the Meryan Police Station, followed immediately by heavy firing.
The police personnel stationed at the facility responded swiftly, engaging the attackers in a gun battle that continued for several hours.
However, officials have not yet confirmed the exact nature of the blast, and investigations are ongoing to establish the sequence of events.
However, the local sources reported that no casualties had been recorded among police personnel during the initial stages of the attack. The authorities cautioned that the situation remained fluid, and casualty figures or operational details could change as security forces continued their response.
The security personnel quickly cordoned off the area after the explosion, while additional police and law enforcement reinforcements were dispatched to the scene.
So far, the residents living near the police station reported hearing multiple bursts of gunfire as the exchange between security forces and the attackers continued.
The operation was still in progress, and authorities urged the public to avoid the vicinity until the situation was brought under control.
The attack comes amid ongoing security challenges in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where law enforcement agencies have remained on high alert in response to militant threats targeting security installations and public institutions.
The exchange of fire between police personnel and the suspected militants was continuing at the time this report was filed. Authorities have advised citizens to rely on official updates as more verified information becomes available.
