In a tragic turn of events, six security personnel were killed and 11 others injured in a terror attack on a security check post in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late Thursday night into Friday morning. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the assault, according to a PTI report, marking yet another instance of escalating violence in the region.
The militants targeted a security post in Mishta village, Ladha tehsil, located in South Waziristan district. The attack was swift and deadly, leaving six officers dead and 11 wounded. A clearance operation is currently underway in an attempt to eliminate any remaining threats, officials confirmed.
This attack reflects the growing instability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where the TTP has been intensifying its activities against security forces. The Pakistani government has long accused the TTP of using safe havens in Afghanistan, a claim denied by the Afghan Taliban. The situation has further strained relations between the two nations, especially after the Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021, raising hopes for a cooperative stance against militancy that has yet to materialize.
With tensions mounting, cross-border skirmishes and frequent attacks have become increasingly common, highlighting the deepening conflict. The TTP, which emerged in 2007 as a coalition of militant groups, has been officially branded as “Fitna al-Khawarij” by the Pakistani government, referencing a historical group known for rebellion and violence.
