On February 16, 2026, a devastating explosion occurred near the Miryan Police Station in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the deaths of at least two individuals, including a child, and injuring 12 to 20 others, depending on the source. The blast, attributed to an improvised explosive device (IED) planted on a motorcycle, took place around 10 a.m. local time. According to the police, the explosion was powerful enough to affect nearby shops, with several victims reported to be in critical condition. Bannu Deputy Inspector General Sajjad Khan confirmed, "The police personnel at the site were unharmed in the explosion," underscoring the civilian toll of the attack. Emergency services quickly responded, transporting the injured to local hospitals for treatment, while security forces cordoned off the area to conduct investigations and gather evidence (Pakistan News Network, Business Recorder, Dawn).