PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 9th Aug, 2026) Police in Wana tehsil of Lower South Waziristan have foiled a terrorism plot in Wana’s main bazaar by safely defusing a pressure cooker bomb weighing approximately 10 kilograms and arrested a militant.
According to police on Sunday, a militant was planting the pressure cooker bomb in Wana Bazaar when a local resident, identified as Bilal, spotted him and fired warning shots to stop him. The suspect attempted to flee, prompting Bilal to immediately alert the police.
A police team from Wana City Police Station pursued the suspect and arrested him near Wacha Khwara. Police said the suspect’s accomplice managed to escape from Wana Bazaar and a search operation is underway to arrest him.
Police said the arrested suspect is being interrogated. During preliminary questioning, he confessed to involvement in several terrorist incidents. However, further investigation is underway to verify the claims.
The Bomb Disposal Unit reached the scene after receiving the information and safely defused the approximately 10-kilogram pressure cooker bomb. Security was subsequently tightened across the area.
Police said the timely action, aided by local residents, prevented a major terrorist attack. District Police Officer Shah Hussain praised the personnel involved in the operation for their prompt response.
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