Explosion Near Police Checkpoint in Bannu Kills Two, Injures 12 Including a Child

Pakistani media have reported that an explosion near the Miryan police checkpoint in the city of Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has killed two people and injured 12 others. Among the victims is a child.

On Monday, Aaj Television reported that the incident occurred in the area near the Miryan police checkpoint and that the injured were transported to medical facilities. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of some of the wounded.

According to initial information released by local sources, explosives were reportedly being transported on a motorcycle, which caused the explosion. However, local authorities have stated that investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause and details of the incident.

Bannu city, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, is among the areas that have witnessed security incidents in recent years, with Pakistani security forces frequently targeted in attacks. No individual or group has claimed responsibility for this explosion so far.