BANNU
An armed clash broke out between local residents and terrorists in the jurisdiction of Meryan Police Station in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after the militants tried to forcefully collect ‘donations’ from the community.
According to District Police Officer (DPO) Saleem Abbas Kallachi, a large number of terrorists were sighted in the Meryan area.
DPO Kallachi said the terrorists, under the guise of collecting donations, were reportedly attempting to intimidate the local population.
He said the militants are planning large-scale sabotage and are now hiding among civilians, attempting to use them as human shields to avoid detection and engagement by law enforcement. “We are fully aware of their presence and are responding with a well-thought-out strategy to avoid civilian casualties,” said DPO Kallachi.
He further warned that the terrorists were trying to mislead the public through anti-police propaganda and deliberately targeting innocent civilians. DPO Kallachi urged the public to stay away from the terrorists and cooperate with law enforcement agencies for the safety of the community.
