Twin IED blasts in Bannu kill seven including emergency responders
Two consecutive improvised explosive device (IED) explosions in the Bannu district of Pakistan on June 20, 2026, resulted in the deaths of seven people. The first blast targeted a passenger van in the Malakab Bera area, killing five civilians. A second explosion occurred as rescue teams and locals gathered to assist the victims, killing two additional people. Pakistani authorities condemned the attack, which underscores the volatile security situation near the Afghan border where militant groups remain active.
Casualties reported: 7