10 Terrorists Attack Bannu Cantonment, 8 Pakistani Soldiers Killed
A group of 10 terrorists attacked the Bannu cantonment in Pakistan on Monday, leading to the deaths of eight Pakistani soldiers. The terrorists used a vehicle filled with explosives to breach the cantonment wall, causing widespread destruction in the surrounding area.
Details of the Attack
Geo News Urdu reported that the security forces engaged the terrorists in a clearance operation, resulting in the deaths of all 10 terrorists. The soldiers who lost their lives in the attack were:
Name | Rank | District |
---|---|---|
Muhammad Shehzad | Naib Subidar | Poonch Azad Kashmir |
Zal Hussain | Havaldar | Khushab |
Shehzad Ahmed | Havaldar | Neelam Azad Kashmir |
Ashfaq Hussain | Sepoy | Muzaffarabad Azad Kashmir |
Subhan Majeed | Sepoy | Karak |
Imtiaz Khan | Sepoy | Bahawalpur |
Arsalan Aslam | Sepoy | Lucky Marwat |
Sabz Ali | Lance Naik | FC |
Perpetrators and Response
The attack was carried out by the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, which operates from Afghanistan. This group has previously used Afghan soil for terrorist activities in Pakistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has called on the interim government of Afghanistan to take effective action against such elements. The Pakistani armed forces have vowed to continue defending the country and its people against terrorism.
Doubts Revealed
Terrorists -: Terrorists are people who use violence and fear to try to achieve their goals, often for political reasons.
Bannu Cantonment -: A cantonment is a military base. Bannu Cantonment is a military area in Pakistan where soldiers live and work.
Pakistani Soldiers -: Pakistani soldiers are members of the military forces of Pakistan, responsible for protecting the country.
Explosives -: Explosives are materials that can cause explosions, which are sudden and violent bursts of energy.
Hafiz Gul Bahadur group -: This is a group of militants who use violence and are based in Afghanistan. They are named after their leader, Hafiz Gul Bahadur.
Afghan interim government -: This is the temporary government in Afghanistan that is in place until a permanent government is established.