Two suspected militants were killed during a joint intelligence-based operation in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The operation took place in the Karam Garhi area within the jurisdiction of Bannu Cantt Police Station. The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), security forces and local police participated in the operation.
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According to the report, an exchange of fire occurred during the operation, resulting in the deaths of both suspects. Authorities identified one of the deceased as Mohib Khan, also known as Sameen. He was the son of Sher Abdullah and belonged to Garah Imam Shah in Bannu.
The report described Mohib Khan as a local commander of Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan. It also identified him as the nephew of alleged militant commander Zar Gul, known as Uncle. Officials said the CTD had wanted him in connection with 22 cases.
According to the report, the cases involved allegations of targeted killings, improvised explosive device attacks against police and security forces, kidnapping, damage to public and private property, and illegal roadblocks. These details were attributed to the authorities, and the report did not provide further information about the individual cases.
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Authorities had not yet identified the second deceased suspect at the time of publication. The operation forms part of counterterrorism efforts in Bannu, where security agencies continue to target suspected militant networks. Officials provided no further details about possible arrests, injuries or additional operations following the incident.