Death toll rises to 14 in a Pakistan suicide attack claimed by a Pakistani Taliban splinter group

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Updated 10.5.2026

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May 10 Evening

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Associated Press (AP)May 10

Death toll rises to 14 in a Pakistan suicide attack claimed by a Pakistani Taliban splinter group

A suicide attack on a security post in Bannu, northwest Pakistan, has killed 14 police officers. The attack, which occurred late Saturday, involved a suicide bomber detonating an explosives-laden vehicle, followed by a shootout and the collapse of the building. A newly formed militant group, Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan, claimed responsibility, though authorities suspect it is a front for the Pakistani Taliban. Rescuers worked to recover bodies from the rubble, and three officers were injured. Security forces have launched an operation to find those responsible, while funerals for the slain officers were held under tight security.

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South China Morning PostMay 10

Pakistani Taliban splinter group claims suicide attack, 14 police dead

A suicide attack on a security post in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwest Pakistan, on Saturday night resulted in the deaths of 14 police officers. A self-proclaimed splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the incident. The attack involved a suicide bomber detonating an explosives-laden vehicle, followed by a shootout. Three police officers were injured, and rescuers worked for hours to recover bodies from the collapsed building. Funerals for the slain officers were held on Sunday at the police headquarters.

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The death toll from a suicide attack on a security post in northwest Pakistan rose to 14 police officers.

— authorities

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A suicide bomber and several gunmen detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near the post in Bannu late on Saturday.

— Sajjad Khan

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Three police officers were wounded in the attack.

— Sajjad Khan

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A suicide attack on a security post in northwest Pakistan resulted in 14 police officers dead.

— authorities

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A self-proclaimed breakaway group of the Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.

— self-proclaimed breakaway group of the Pakistani Taliban

May 10 Morning

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Al JazeeraMay 10

Deadly car bomb attack hits checkpoint in northwest Pakistan

A car bomb exploded at a police checkpoint in Bannu, northwest Pakistan, resulting in a deadly attack. The blast was followed by a firefight, and initial reports indicate that more than a dozen people have been killed. The exact number of casualties and the specific group responsible are still under investigation. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the region.

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A suspected car bomb attack occurred at a police checkpoint in Bannu, northwest Pakistan.

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The attack was followed by a firefight.

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More than a dozen people were killed in the incident.

May 9 Evening

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Al JazeeraMay 9

Three police officers killed in car bomb attack in northwest Pakistan

Three police officers were killed in a car bomb attack followed by a firefight in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, near the Afghan border. The incident occurred late Saturday when a suicide bomber and several fighters detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a security post. The blast caused the post to collapse and damaged nearby civilian areas, injuring two civilians. Security officials reported an ambush on responding police personnel and the use of drones by the attackers. Fighting was ongoing, and a state of emergency was declared in local hospitals. No group has claimed responsibility, but the attack raises concerns about renewed cross-border conflict.

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A car bombing at a police post followed by an intense firefight killed at least three officers in northwestern Pakistan.

— police and security sources

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A suicide bomber and several fighters detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a security post in Bannu.

— Police official Zahid Khan

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After the bombing, there was an ambush on police personnel rushing to the scene to provide backup.

— Reuters news agency, citing security officials

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Nearby civilian areas suffered severe damage due to the blasts, and two civilians were injured.

— Pakistan’s Dawn

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The aggressors also used drones in the attack.

— Police sources