location: Baka Khel
notes: Security forces intervened in an alleged kidnapping attempt , killing 1. The alleged kidnappers retaliated by firing on a bus which had been their target, killing 2 civilians. The kidnapping took place between Mir Ali in North Waziristan and Bannu, an area known for Taliban attacks. Kidnappings by the Taliban have also been noted in the area in the past.
target_text: location: Baka Khel, fatalities: 3