Deadly Militant Attack on Pakistani Military Base

Islamist militants attacked a military base in northwestern Pakistan, killing eight security personnel. A suicide bomber rammed a vehicle filled with explosives into a perimeter wall, leading to an operation where security forces killed all 10 assailants. The military lauded the swift response for preventing a larger catastrophe.

Islamist militants launched a devastating attack on a military base in northwestern Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of eight security personnel, the military announced on Tuesday. The attack began when a suicide bomber drove a vehicle packed with explosives into the base's perimeter wall.

In a subsequent operation, security forces neutralized all 10 attackers who had targeted the Bannu base, located near the tribal area of North Waziristan, an infamous hub for Islamist militancy close to the Afghanistan border. The military credited its timely and effective response for averting a major catastrophe and saving innocent lives.

The casualties included seven army personnel and a paramilitary soldier. This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in this volatile region.

(With inputs from agencies.)