Terrorist Attack in North Waziristan Claims 13 Lives, 3 Civilians Injured

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A brutal terrorist attack in North Waziristan's Mir Ali tehsil on Saturday has left 13 military personnel dead and three civilians, including two children and a woman, wounded. The attack, carried out by the Aswadul Harb group, which is affiliated with the Hafiz Gul Bhadur terrorist group, targeted a military convoy. Field Marshal and army chief Syed Asim Munir vowed to pursue and bring to justice all facilitators, abettors, and perpetrators of terrorism, while President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the attack, paying tribute to the martyred soldiers and praying for the speedy recovery of the injured civilians.

Key Takeaways:

  • The terrorist attack in North Waziristan's Mir Ali tehsil on Saturday claimed the lives of 13 military personnel and injured three civilians, including two children and a woman.
  • The Aswadul Harb group, affiliated with the Hafiz Gul Bhadur terrorist group, carried out the attack, which was sponsored by India through its proxy Fitna al Khawarij.
  • The army chief, Gen Munir, vowed to relentlessly pursue and bring to justice all facilitators, abettors, and perpetrators of terrorism, while reaffirming the army's commitment to safeguarding the nation at all costs.
  • President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the attack, paying tribute to the martyred soldiers and praying for the speedy recovery of the injured civilians.
  • The president added that the nation will never forget the sacrifices of its martyrs and that such cowardly attacks cannot dampen the morale of the nation.
  • The prime minister appreciated the security forces for killing 14 Khawarij terrorists during the operation.

Statistics:

  • 13 military personnel died in the terrorist attack in North Waziristan's Mir Ali tehsil.
  • Three civilians, including two children and a woman, were injured in the attack.
  • 14 terrorists were killed in the operation.
  • The Aswadul Harb group carried out the attack, which was sponsored by India through its proxy Fitna al Khawarij.
  • The Hafiz Gul Bhadur terrorist group is operating from its safe havens in Afghanistan's eastern Khost province.

Sources:

  • ISPR statement, stating that a vehicle-borne suicide bomber attempted to detonate himself near the security forces' convoy but was intercepted by the leading group, foiling his nefarious design.
  • ISPR statement, adding that in their desperation, an explosive-laden vehicle was rammed into one of the vehicles of the leading group by the Indian-sponsored Kharjis.
  • President Asif Ali Zardari's message, paying tribute to the 13 brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the operation.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's statement, strongly condemning the attack and paying tribute to the martyred soldiers.