Indian backed Afghan Taliban carried out unprovoked shelling on Pakistani civilians in Malik Shaheen village, located in the Katkot border area of Bajaur. As a result, three members of the same family, a woman and two children, were martyred, while three others were seriously injured, according to security sources.
The incident occurred in Malik Shaheen village, located in the Katkot border area, where, sources say, Indian-backed Afghan Taliban carried out unprovoked aggression against the local population.
Security officials confirmed that the victims were all from the same family, including a woman and two children. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Sources added that the Afghan Taliban had been attempting for several days to infiltrate militants of Fitna al-Khawarij into Pakistan. However, due to timely action by the Pakistan Army, the infiltration attempt was foiled.
Frustrated by this failure, the Afghan Taliban allegedly targeted the civilian population in Katkot. In immediate retaliation, the Pakistan Army destroyed the gun position from which the firing originated across the border.
During the operation, Pakistani forces targeted multiple Afghan Taliban positions near Bajaur, reportedly inflicting heavy casualties. Residents of Bajaur strongly condemned the attack and expressed full solidarity with the security forces, according to security sources.
Security forces remain vigilant and are committed to protecting the lives and property of citizens while ensuring lasting peace in the region. Officials said that targeting civilians reflects the attackers’ hostile intentions and desperation.
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