The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police on Sunday thwarted a quadcopter attack by terrorists on Miryan police station in Bannu.

The police used advanced technology to foil the attack by terrorists who used a quadcopter.

According to DIG Bannu Region Sajjad Khan, the quadcopter was shot down in mid-air.

He said terrorists were believed to be hiding in the suburbs of Bannu, especially in Ghora Bakakhel and Merian Nord.

The police are continuing an intelligence-based operation against the terrorists, the DIG added.

According to the DIG, the police are equipped with modern weapons, including thermal weapons, drones, light and heavy firearms.