Two civilians, including a child, died and 17 others were injured when a motorcycle bomb detonated outside Miryan Police Station in Bannu district on Monday.
BANNU, Pakistan – A powerful Bannu police station blast killed two people, including a child, and wounded at least 17 others when explosives rigged to a parked motorcycle detonated near the main gate of Miryan Police Station on Monday morning.
The explosion occurred at around 10am local time in front of shops adjacent to the facility in the volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa district bordering Afghanistan. No police personnel were harmed in the Bannu police station blast.
Details of the Bannu Police Station Blast
According to Bannu Deputy Inspector General Sajjad Khan, an improvised explosive device planted on the motorcycle exploded near the entrance. The force damaged nearby shops and sent civilians rushing for cover. Rescue teams and volunteers transported the injured to nearby hospitals, where several remained in critical condition.
Local police official Fida Mohammad confirmed to the Associated Press that the dead and wounded were shifted immediately to medical facilities. A Rescue 1122 spokesperson told Xinhua that the blast site saw rapid response from security forces and emergency services.
The Bannu motorcycle bomb left the area cordoned off within minutes. A large contingent of police, including the Bomb Disposal Squad, reached the spot to secure evidence and begin forensic examination.
IED Blast Near Miryan Police Station Sparks Search Operation
Police launched an immediate search operation after the IED blast near Miryan police station. Authorities deployed armoured personnel carriers and quick response forces to the vicinity. The Counter Terrorism Department has registered a formal FIR, shifting the probe to specialised investigators.
Bannu Regional Police Officer Sajjad Khan visited the injured at hospitals to review their condition and assure full medical support. No group has claimed responsibility for the motorcycle blast Bannu so far, though officials suspect militant involvement in the restive region.
The device was described by police as a time bomb fixed to the motorcycle parked deliberately close to the police facility. Protective barriers at the gate appear to have shielded officers inside, limiting the impact to civilians outside.
Motorcycle Blast Bannu Highlights Surge in KP Attacks
This Bannu police station blast forms part of a broader wave of violence across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in 2021, Pakistan has recorded a sharp rise in assaults on security forces and civilians.
More than 2,400 deaths occurred in attacks during the first three quarters of 2025 alone, according to security tallies. Officials repeatedly blame the outlawed Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for orchestrating such strikes from Afghan soil. Bannu district, long considered a hotspot along the porous border, has witnessed repeated targeting of police installations.
Earlier incidents at Miryan Police Station include a quadcopter attack in 2025 that injured security personnel. The latest Bannu motorcycle bomb fits a pattern of low-tech, high-impact devices aimed at soft targets near law-enforcement posts.
The attack comes amid heightened national security concerns. Pakistan continues to press Afghanistan to act against TTP sanctuaries, while domestic operations intensify in former tribal districts.
What’s Next After the Bannu Police Station Blast
Investigations into the Bannu police station blast continue with forensic analysis of the motorcycle remnants and possible CCTV footage from nearby shops. Security forces have increased patrols and checkpoints across Bannu and adjacent areas.
Officials have warned residents to remain vigilant. The provincial government is expected to review security protocols at all police stations in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Bannu police station blast serves as a grim reminder of the persistent militant threat in the northwest. As authorities pursue leads, the focus remains on preventing further loss of civilian life in the region.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, February 17th, 2026
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