Islamabad: What happened in Bannu on Saturday is nothing new for Pakistan but every time this news is equally painful. In this area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, terrorists targeted a police post and this time the method was more dangerous than before. First they blew up the post with a car bomb, then ambushed and attacked the soldiers who ran to help. 15 policemen are feared dead and this number may increase further.
How dangerous was the explosion?
Police officer Sajjad Khan said that the explosion was so powerful that the entire police post collapsed. The death of three soldiers has been confirmed but the real picture will emerge only when the debris is completely removed. At that time, about 15 soldiers were deployed at the post and most of them are feared to have been killed. The hearts of the families who are waiting for news of their soldiers become heavy just thinking about their pain.
How was the attack carried out?
If we look at the method of attack, it becomes clear that all this was planned in advance. First the car was blasted after hitting the main gate. As soon as the nearby soldiers ran to help, the terrorists already sitting in ambush started firing on them. That means those who came to save were also the target. Firing took place from both sides and the situation worsened.
Was a suicide bomber also involved?
According to police officer Zahid Khan, a suicide bomber was also involved in the attack who blew up a vehicle loaded with explosives. After the blast, sounds of several more explosions were heard. The most worrying thing is that this time the terrorists also used drones. This shows that these people no longer just bring weapons but come with complete technology. This is a matter of biggest concern for Pakistani security agencies.
In Pakistan, such attacks are not stopping and every time the target is the same soldiers who are deployed on duty. The question is how long will this trend continue and when will the lives of these soldiers be safe.
