In a timely and effective operation, Bannu Police foiled a major terrorist attack by successfully defusing a 10-kilogram remote-controlled bomb planted in a busy area of the district.
Officials said the bomb was powerful enough to cause widespread destruction and loss of life had it detonated.
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