Multiple Security Incidents in KP Claim Lives of Soldiers, Police, and Civilians

• Wave of Attacks: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed a series of militant attacks and clashes over the weekend and Monday, leaving five security personnel and three civilians martyred, including a two-year-old child. At least seven terrorists were killed in retaliatory actions.

Key Incidents

• Hangu District:
  • Militants attacked the Tora Warai FC fort, martyring two personnel and injuring several others.
  • Security forces killed two militants in retaliation.
  • Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, and senior officials later attended the funeral of martyred personnel.
• Upper & Lower Dir:
  • Fierce clashes in Dobando (Upper Dir) led to the killing of five suspected militants, while seven policemen were injured.
  • Two civilians were caught in crossfire and lost their lives.
  • In Lajbook Dara (Lower Dir), militants torched police vehicles during heavy firing. The FAK (former TTP) claimed responsibility on social media.
• Bajaur District:
  • Head Constable Shah Wazir Khan was martyred in militant firing.
  • He was laid to rest with full police and military honors.
• Khyber District (Tirah Valley):
  • Militants attacked an army post, martyring Lance Naik Ali Hasan Jan and Sepoy Nabi Jan.
  • Security forces launched a search operation in the valley.
• Jamrud:
  • Policeman Khurshid Khan was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Ghundi.
• North Waziristan (Mir Ali):
  • A quadcopter strike targeted a house in Barokhel village, killing two-year-old Sahir Tufail and injuring his grandmother.

Official Response

• Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi lauded the sacrifices of the security forces, declaring:
  

  “You have set an unforgettable example of bravery and repelled the enemy’s attack. The way you fought against Indian-sponsored terrorists is highly commendable. We all stand with you and will always remain by your side.”

Broader Context

• These incidents highlight the continuing challenges under Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, Pakistan’s comprehensive counter-terrorism drive against militant networks.
• Officials reaffirmed that the sacrifices of martyrs would not go in vain, and vowed to intensify operations to ensure peace in the region.

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