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  "path": "/news/1972900/policeman-kidnapped-in-bannu-house-set-on-fire",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-13T06:16:22.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.dawn.com",
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  "textContent": "PESHAWAR: Militants allegedly kidnapped a CPEC policeman and set his house on fire in the Dogar Umarzai area in Bannu district, destroying three rooms and household belongings.\n\nLocal sources reported that around 40 to 50 armed militants entered the house, abducted the constable, and later set the house ablaze.\n\nAccording to police sources, the kidnapped constable has been identified as Qadeer who was serving in the CPEC Police.\n\nThe incident caused panic and fear among the family members and residents of the area.\n\nAuthorities stated that investigations are underway from multiple angles.\n\n## Firing incident at journalist’s residence\n\nIn a separate incident, unidentified motorcyclists opened fire at the residence of the former president of Bannu Press Club and _ARY News_ correspondent Ihsan Khattak late on Thursday night.\n\nFortunately, no casualties were reported.\n\nKhattak stated that suspicious motorcyclists had previously been seen around his residence, after which he had submitted an application against unidentified individuals at Saddar Police Station.\n\nHe clarified that he has no personal enmity or dispute with anyone.\n\nThe journalist further revealed that in the past, he had received threatening phone calls from Afghan numbers in connection with his reporting duties.\n\nJournalistic circles strongly condemned the incident and demanded an immediate and transparent investigation from the police to bring those involved to justice and ensure the safety of journalists.",
  "title": "Policeman kidnapped in Bannu, house set on fire"
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