A terrorist attack on the Miryan Police Station in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa resulted in at least five casualties, including a police official.

The attackers used an explosive-laden vehicle to ram into the station, triggering a powerful blast that damaged the building and nearby residential areas.Security forces responded with heavy retaliatory fire, leading to a prolonged exchange of gunfire.Prior to the attack, terrorists had blown up a bridge on the route to hinder reinforcements.This incident is part of a pattern of security challenges in Bannu, where militants have targeted both civilians and security personnel.The area has seen repeated attacks, including a suicide car bomb incident at the Domel Police Station in April that killed five civilians.

According to the Annual Security Report 2025, violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa surged last year, with fatalities rising from 1,620 in 2024 to 2,331 in 2025.Local authorities and security forces have intensified operations to disrupt militant networks, but the region remains vulnerable to attacks.