BY: Kashifuddin Syed
PESHAWAR: The death toll from Tuesday’s twin explosions in Bannu has risen to 12 civilians, with 32 others injured, according to security officials.
The blasts, which struck near a military cantonment, sent shockwaves through the area and prompted a swift response from security forces.
Authorities reported that five people were killed when a mosque adjacent to the cantonment collapsed, while seven others died after a house roof caved in following a second explosion.
The second blast was caused by a truck laden with explosives that detonated in a nearby market, officials said.
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Security sources revealed that the attackers were in communication with individuals in Afghanistan during the assault, though they did not provide further details.
“We have confirmed information about their communications,” a security official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
In the aftermath of the attack, a large-scale search and clearance operation was launched in the area.
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“The operation will continue until the last terrorist is eliminated,” the official added.
