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Three police officers killed in car bomb attack in northwest Pakistan

Three police officers killed in car bomb attack in northwest Pakistan

Summary

A car bomb exploded near a police post in Bannu, northwest Pakistan, killing at least three police officers and injuring two civilians. The attack involved a suicide bomber, gunfire, and drones, and police are still fighting the attackers.

Key Facts

  • The attack happened late Saturday in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near the Afghanistan border.
  • A suicide bomber drove a vehicle full of explosives into a police post, causing it to collapse.
  • After the bombing, attackers ambushed police officers coming to help.
  • Two civilians were injured, and nearby areas were also damaged.
  • Police say the attackers used drones during the attack.
  • Emergency services responded quickly, and hospitals in the area declared a state of emergency.
  • No group has claimed responsibility yet.
  • The attack could increase tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan along their border.
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