Pakistan Police Outpost Attacked, 14 Dead; Armed Group Claims Responsibility
A police outpost in Pakistan's northwestern Bannu region was attacked by a car bomb, followed by militants opening fire and ambushing responding officers, resulting in at least 14 police deaths. An armed group called "Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen" has claimed responsibility, raising concerns about rekindled border conflicts with Afghanistan.
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ISLAMABAD, May 10 (CNA) -- Pakistan police today reported that a police outpost in the northwestern Bannu region was attacked by a car bomb, after which armed militants stormed the facility and opened fire. They then ambushed officers rushing to provide support, resulting in at least 14 police officers killed; an armed group has since claimed responsibility.
Reuters reported that images from after yesterday's attack on the police outpost showed the building almost completely destroyed, with rubble, charred debris, and deformed vehicles scattered around.
Police officer Sajjad Khan stated in a press release that the bodies of 14 police officers have been recovered from the collapsed outpost, and three other personnel survived and have been rushed to the hospital for treatment.
A police source, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that militants first drove a vehicle laden with explosives into the outpost, then stormed it and fired at officers still on site.
He said: "Other law enforcement personnel rushed to support but were ambushed by terrorists, resulting in some casualties."
Police sources indicated that these militants also used drones in the attack.
Ambulances from rescue units and hospitals rushed to the scene. According to officials, the public hospital in Bannu has entered a state of emergency.
An armed group named "Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen" has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Such armed attacks could once again trigger border conflicts between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The two countries experienced their most intense fighting in years this February when Pakistan launched airstrikes into Afghanistan, claiming to target militant strongholds. (Edited by: Hung Pei-ying) 1140510
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Reuters reported that images from after yesterday's attack on the police outpost showed the building almost completely destroyed, with rubble, charred debris, and deformed vehicles scattered around.
Police officer Sajjad Khan stated in a press release that the bodies of 14 police officers have been recovered from the collapsed outpost, and three other personnel survived and have been rushed to the hospital for treatment.
A police source, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that militants first drove a vehicle laden with explosives into the outpost, then stormed it and fired at officers still on site.
He said: "Other law enforcement personnel rushed to support but were ambushed by terrorists, resulting in some casualties."
Police sources indicated that these militants also used drones in the attack.
Ambulances from rescue units and hospitals rushed to the scene. According to officials, the public hospital in Bannu has entered a state of emergency.
An armed group named "Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen" has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Such armed attacks could once again trigger border conflicts between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The two countries experienced their most intense fighting in years this February when Pakistan launched airstrikes into Afghanistan, claiming to target militant strongholds. (Edited by: Hung Pei-ying) 1140510
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