Two ‘suicide bombers arrested’ in Balochistan
- 11-Nov-2024
QUETTA: Two suicide bombers have been arrested in Balochistan during intelligence-based operations (IBOs), ARY News reported on Monday, citing sources. Sources report that two suicide bombers have been apprehended during targeted operations across various areas of Balochistan. The arrested terrorists were reportedly planning attacks on security forces and foreign nationals in Karachi. The mastermind behind […]
Suicide bombers among 9 terrorists killed in Bajaur IBO: ISPR
- 24-Oct-2024
RAWALPINDI: The security forces on the night between October 23 and 24 killed nine “khawarij”, including two suicide bombers in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Thursday. During the operation, high-value target (HVT) and terrorist ring leader Said Muhammad alias “Qureshi Ustad” was […]
‘Outlawed BLA Majeed Brigade’s member, woman arrested in Turbat’
- 18-May-2022
ISLAMABAD: The spokesperson of the Balochistan government, Farah Azeem Shah has said that a woman namely Noor Jehan was arrested along with an alleged member of the outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) Majeed Brigade during a raid in Turbat, ARY News reported on Wednesday. While addressing a press conference, Farah Azeem Shah said that the […]
Suicide bomber failed to hit convoy in Gwadar, says Interior Ministry
- 21-Aug-2021
ISLAMABAD: A suicide bomber failed to target a vehicle carrying Chinese nationals in Gwadar, quoting the Interior Ministry, ARY News reported on Saturday. Federal Interior Ministry in a statement termed Friday’s Gwadar blast a suicide attack and said that the Army and Police vehicles were also escorting the convoy of four vehicles. The attacker detonated […]
Suicide bombers kill at least 29 inside Afghan mosque
- 03-Aug-2018
KABUL: Suicide bombers struck a mosque in eastern Afghanistan Friday as it was crowded with worshippers for weekly prayers, killing at least 29 people and wounding more than 80 in the latest attack on the minority. Officials said they feared the death toll could rise after the assault, the latest targeting civilians who have borne […]
Suspected IS-inspired suicide bombers attack Indonesian churches, at least 11 dead
- 13-May-2018
SURABAYA, Indonesia: Suicide bombers suspected to be from an Islamic State-inspired group killed at least 11 people and wounded 40 in attacks on Christians attending Sunday morning services at three churches in Indonesia’s second-largest city of Surabaya, officials said. Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, has seen a recent resurgence in homegrown militancy inspired in […]
Suicide bombers, gunmen attack Kabul police stations
- 09-May-2018
Kabul: Suicide bombers and gunmen launched coordinated attacks on two Kabul police stations on Wednesday, with witnesses reporting on social media that both assaults are still underway. AFP journalists heard several loud explosions in the heart of the Afghan capital followed by gunfire that was confirmed by Afghan officials and witnesses. In the first attack, a […]
Five suicide bombers attack Lebanese army during raids
- 30-Jun-2017
ARSAL, Lebanon: Five suicide bombers attacked Lebanese soldiers as they raided two Syrian refugee camps in the Arsal area at the border with Syria on Friday and a sixth militant threw a hand grenade at a patrol, the army said. The army said seven soldiers were wounded and a girl was killed after one of […]
Eight killed after Taliban storm Afghan MP’s house
- 22-Dec-2016
KABUL: Eight people were killed when Taliban suicide bombers stormed the residence of an Afghan lawmaker in the capital Kabul, officials said after the attackers were gunned down early Thursday following a nearly 10-hour siege. Helmand MP Mir Wali survived the assault with injuries but two of his grandsons and bodyguards were among those killed […]
Iraqi special forces screen Mosul men in hunt for suicide bombers
- 28-Nov-2016
MOSUL: One by one, hundreds of Mosul residents raised their shirts to prove they did not have suicide bombs strapped to their bodies, closely watched by Iraqi special forces fearful of the threat posed by Islamic State, even in areas they now control. The men then handed over their identification cards so their names could […]