Pakistan: Car bomb attack at checkpoint kills 15 You need to enable JavaScript to run this app. Skip to content Skip to main menu Skip to more DW sites Latest videos Latest audio Regions Africa Asia Europe Latin America Middle East North America Germany Topics Climate Equality Health Human Rights Migration Technology Categories Business Science Environment Culture Sports In focusIranDonald TrumpFIFA World Cup Latest audio Latest videosLive TV Advertisement ConflictsPakistanPakistan: Car bomb attack at checkpoint kills 15 Mahima Kapoor with AFP and Reuters05/10/2026May 10, 2026 The attack occurred in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where militants drove an explosives‑laden vehicle into a police checkpoint. https://p.dw.com/p/5DXMP This is the latest attack in a rising wave of militancy in PakistanImage: Ehsan Khattak/REUTERS Advertisement Militants detonated a car bomb at a police checkpoint in Bannu, northwestern Pakistan, and opened fire on officers, killing at least 15 people, authorities said Sunday. The attack took place late Saturday in the Fateh Khel area. Images from the scene showed the checkpoint reduced to rubble, with bricks, charred debris, and mangled vehicles scattered across the area. "Last night in the Fateh Khel area of Bannu, a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a police checkpoint, after which multiple militants entered the post," Bannu police official Muhammad Sajjad Khan said. He added more than 100 militants took part in the attack. Officials said the car was filled with explosives when militants rammed it into the postImage: Ehsan Khattak/REUTERS Deadly checkpoint assault An officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that other law enforcement personnel had been sent to help the police but that the terrorists had ambushed them, causing some of the casualties. "During the assault, the militants used quadcopters along with heavy weaponry," a senior administrative official in Bannu told AFP. "In addition, while retreating, the attackers took police personnel and weapons from the station with them," he added. Rising militancy and regional tensions The attack was the latest in the border province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, amid a wave of militancy that has strained ties between Islamabad and Kabul. Bannu, has been gripped by militant activity due to its proximity to the borderwith Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s Taliban government has denied Pakistani accusations that it provides safe haven to militant groups. In recent months, the strained diplomatic ties have spiraled into armed conflict, including Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan cities.  Taliban blame Pakistan for deadly Kabul drug facility hit To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Editors note: This story was updated when authorities announced the death rose from 12 to 15 people. Edited by: Louis Oelofse Mahima Kapoor Digital journalist based in New Delhi @MahimaKapoor12 Send us your feedback Your feedback Advertisement Skip next section More on Conflicts from Asia More on Conflicts from Asia As the world rearms, South Korea aims to cash in Weapons made in South Korea are sought-after due to their reliability, short delivery times and relatively low prices. Conflicts07/16/2026July 16, 2026 South Korea airs concerns over North Korean border activity South Korea says its neighbor's actions in the zone between the two countries may breach the 1953 armistice agreement. Conflicts07/13/2026July 13, 2026 Militants kill dozens of security officers in Pakistan The south western province of Balochistan has endured a long-running insurgency by separatist groups. Conflicts07/10/2026July 10, 202602:33 min Show more Skip next section More on Conflicts from around the world More on Conflicts from around the world Russian ballistic missiles rock Kyiv Fires broke out across the Ukrainian capital after Russia's latest missile attack. Conflicts07/19/2026July 19, 2026 Iran: US attacks show Trump's word is 'utterly worthless' A written statement from Mojtaba Khamenei rebukes US strikes and warns of "unforgettable lessons." DW has the latest. Conflicts07/19/2026July 19, 2026 Ukraine drones target Russian warehouses and oil sites Ukrainian drones hit warehouses, an oil depot and other targets across Russia, killing nine and injuring more than 80. Conflicts07/18/2026July 18, 2026 Show more Skip next section Related topics Related topicsPakistanShehbaz Sharif Footer About DW Who we are Press DW Global Media Forum DW offers Learn German DW Akademie Service Newsletters Reception FAQ Contact Topics from A to Z Headlines B2B Sales & Distribution Travel Advertising German News Service Follow us on Add DW as preferred source on Google© 2026 Deutsche WellePrivacy PolicyLegal noticeDigital accessibilityData privacy settings