Summary Pak Army destroyed Afghan Taliban posts in Angoor Adda, South Waziristan, after militants’ failed infiltration. Three civilians, including two women, were injured
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Pakistan Army destroyed multiple Afghan Taliban posts over unprovoked firing from across the border in Angoor Adda, South Waziristan.
Vigilant army operations prevented the Fitanah-ul-Khawarij group from infiltrating Pakistani territory. Following the failure of their infiltration attempt, Afghan Taliban militants targeted civilian areas.
The firing resulted in injuries to three civilians, including two women, who were immediately taken to Wana Hospital for treatment.
Local residents condemned the attack on civilians and urged the Pakistan Army to carry out a strong response.
Fighting between the two countries intensified in the final week of February after Afghan Taliban forces launched a border offensive, which they said was in response to alleged Pakistani airstrikes.
THE CONFLICT
Pakistan maintains that Afghanistan is sheltering militants from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), accused of carrying out attacks in Pakistan, a claim Kabul has repeatedly denied. Afghan Defence Minister Khawarazmi reiterated that his government “will not allow any individual or group to use its territory against other countries.”
The February escalation marks the most severe violence since October, when clashes on both sides left more than 70 people dead. Although several rounds of peace talks were held in Turkey in November, they failed to produce a durable agreement.
Islamabad has indicated it will continue military operations until concrete steps are taken by Afghanistan to curb the activities of the TTP and other militant groups.
