Twelve police personnel were killed when a car bomb struck a police post in Bannu, northwestern Pakistan, on May 10. The explosion was followed by a clash between militants and security forces. Three other officers survived and were taken to a nearby hospital. The incident was reported by a senior police officer and first published by Reuters.
12 Police Killed in Car Bombing and Clash at Bannu Police Post
Residents gather on the rubble of a damaged police post after a car bombing in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan May 10, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Ehsan Khattak
May 10 — Twelve police personnel were killed after a car bomb detonated at a police post in Bannu, in northwestern Pakistan, and a subsequent clash with militants ensued, a senior police officer said on Sunday. Three other personnel were found alive and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Residents gather on the rubble of a damaged police post after a car bombing in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan May 10, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Ehsan Khattak
Incident Details
The attack occurred at a police post in the city of Bannu. According to the senior police official who spoke to reporters, a vehicle-borne explosive device struck the post before militants engaged security forces in a firefight. Authorities recovered three survivors who were promptly transferred to a local hospital.
Residents gather as heavy machinery clears the rubble of a damaged police post after a car bombing in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan May 10, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Ehsan Khattak
Official Response and Context
Security forces were reported to have responded to the attack and were engaged in operations to secure the area. Local officials have not provided further details on militant casualties or claims of responsibility as of the initial report.
Reporting by Akanksha Khushi in Bengaluru; Editing by Kim Coghill (Reuters)
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