Investigation Sought Into Reported Deaths of Two Minors in Bannu
October 17, 2026 | Owais Shinwari | WAR MONITOR
BANNU, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Allegations surrounding the deaths of two minors in Bannu district have prompted calls for an independent and transparent investigation.
According to circulating reports, 16-year-old Nasir Khan and 14-year-old Tufail, reportedly from the Mandio area, were allegedly taken away by members of the Bannu Peace Committee. Their bodies were reportedly recovered later.
The reports also claim that Nasir Khan’s father died several days afterward, leaving the family facing further hardship.
The circumstances of the boys’ deaths and the allegations against the peace committee have not been independently established. Independent verification is pending.
Calls have been made for authorities to investigate the allegations and determine responsibility.
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