Afghan Taliban shelling struck a civilian area in Bajaur on Wednesday, killing three people, including two children, and injuring three others, security sources reported. The attack hit a ีฟีธึีถ in the border village of Malik Shaheen in Katkot, where a woman and two children from the same family lost their lives.
Rescue teams shifted the injured to a nearby hospital, where doctors provided emergency treatment. Meanwhile, officials condemned the attack and described it as unprovoked aggression targeting non-combatants.
According to security sources, Afghan Taliban forces opened fire after militants failed to infiltrate Pakistani territory. They said fighters linked to Fitna al-Khawarij had attempted to cross the border in recent days; however, Pakistani security forces thwarted the effort through timely action.
Following the failed infiltration, Afghan forces allegedly resorted to shelling civilian areas in Bajaur. In response, the Pakistan Army launched immediate retaliatory attacks and targeted the positions from where the attacks originated.
Officials confirmed that forces engaged multiple occasions across the border and destroyed key gun positions. Moreover, they claimed that the retaliatory strikes caused significant casualties on the opposing side.
Residents of Bajaur strongly condemned the incident and expressed support for the armed forces. At the same time, security officials reiterated their commitment to protecting civilians and maintaining border security.
They emphasized that deliberate targeting of civilian populations reflects desperation and malicious intent, adding that forces remain fully alert to counter any further aggression.
