By In a recent clash between security forces and terrorists in the Mir Ali area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, two soldiers and one terrorist lost their lives.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that the military forces successfully confronted the terrorists’ position, leading to the incurred casualties. Sepoy Abdullah (25) and Sepoy Muhammad Sohail (19) were identified as the soldiers who tragically lost their lives during the exchange of fire.
The ISPR is currently conducting sanitization efforts in the surrounding areas to neutralize any remaining threats.
This incident follows another attack on November 11 in the Kari Shah Noor area of Pakistan’s Tank, where three police personnel, including a station house officer (SHO), were killed.
The police, led by DSP Chan Shah, came under fire while attempting to apprehend kidnappers. Upon sighting the police team, the attackers initiated gunfire, leading to the unfortunate demise of SHO Shaheed Mureed Akbar, and Abdul Ali Khan, along with two constables, Wahab and Mohammad Alam.
Additionally, five other police personnel sustained injuries in the attack. The escalating violence against security forces is alarming.
Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist activities, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, following the end of the ceasefire between the government and the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan last November.
A recent report by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) highlighted that 386 security personnel lost their lives in the first nine months of 2023, marking an eight-year high. In the third quarter alone, 445 people were killed and 440 others injured in 190 terror attacks and counter-terror operations.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan were identified as the main hotspots, accounting for 94% of fatalities and 89% of attacks during this period.
The escalating violence poses a significant threat to the security and stability of the region. The government and security forces must intensify efforts to curb terrorism and protect the lives of both military and civilian personnel.
The recent incidents underscore the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address the root causes of terrorism and ensure the safety of the public. It is essential for the global community to actively engage in supporting Pakistan’s efforts to address terrorism and maintain peace in the region.
