CRIME

Suicide Attack in North Waziristan Claims Six Lives, Including Four Security Personnel

A suicide attack on a police check post in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali has killed six, including four security personnel, and injured several others.
2024-10-26
Suicide Attack in North Waziristan Claims Six Lives, Including Four Security Personnel

A suicide attack targeting a police check post in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali area left six people martyred, including four security personnel, while several others sustained injuries. The attack took place in the Eidak region of Mir Ali, a district already under high security alert.

 

According to initial reports from local police officials, the attacker detonated an explosive device near the police post, killing two civilians and four members of the security forces. Witnesses at the scene reported that the explosion was intense, resulting in heavy structural damage to the check post and leaving multiple people wounded.

 

Rescue teams swiftly responded, transferring the deceased and injured to nearby medical facilities. Emergency services and police officials have been working tirelessly to ensure that all those affected receive immediate medical attention.

 

In response to the incident, security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a comprehensive search operation to locate any individuals connected to the attack. The local police, along with counter-terrorism units, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to prevent further threats in the region.

 

This latest attack has raised significant concerns over the safety of security personnel stationed in North Waziristan, an area that has witnessed a resurgence in militant activity in recent months. Community members and officials are calling for stronger counter-terrorism measures to safeguard both civilians and security forces in these vulnerable areas.