In a shocking assault on a charitable institution, terrorists attacked the under-construction Talha Foundation Hospital in Fateh Sheri Chowk, Tehsil Takht Nasrati, Karak District, raising serious concerns over the security of health facilities and humanitarian workers in the region.
According to local reports, the militants forcibly abducted a civilian worker, Wasif Hussain, a diploma holder employed at the hospital construction site. Additionally, the attackers looted valuable equipment, including laptops and mobile phones, and caused extensive damage to the hospital building and its facilities.
The Talha Foundation is widely recognized as a charitable organization providing free medical care, particularly for kidney-related ailments. The foundation runs dialysis services, kidney check-up camps, and free eye treatment programs, serving hundreds of underprivileged patients in the area. The recent attack threatens to disrupt these vital services, leaving vulnerable patients at risk.
Local residents and hospital staff expressed shock and outrage at the incident. “This is an institution dedicated to saving lives, not politics or violence,” said a hospital volunteer who requested anonymity. “Attacking a hospital undermines the basic rights of patients and the safety of healthcare workers.”
Security officials have condemned the assault and assured that efforts are underway to investigate the attack and secure the release of the abducted worker. However, incidents like this highlight a troubling trend in which humanitarian and health facilities are increasingly targeted in conflict-affected areas, depriving communities of essential services.
Local authorities have called for increased security measures around hospitals and charitable institutions, urging community vigilance to prevent further incidents. Humanitarian organizations have also expressed concern, emphasizing that such attacks jeopardize not only medical care but also public trust in aid providers.
This incident underscores a broader pattern of threats faced by charitable and medical institutions in regions affected by militant activity. Without adequate protection and strict law enforcement, the ability of organizations like Talha Foundation to operate safely and continue providing essential services is increasingly under threat.
The community and healthcare advocates continue to appeal for swift action by authorities, demanding the release of Wasif Hussain and restoration of the hospital’s facilities. In a region where access to quality medical care is already limited, the attack represents not only a security breach but also a serious humanitarian setback.
