A video circulating on social media appears to show an injured militant, associated with the banned TTP, being moved by his associates into a location confirmed by local police as a PTM office. The footage, recorded shortly after an exchange of fire with security forces, shows the wounded individual being transported under cover to evade detection and receive medical attention.
Security sources said the relocation of the militant into a politically affiliated office highlights serious risks to law enforcement operations and the safety of nearby communities. The video indicates that the wounded individual was deliberately shielded from authorities, potentially allowing militants to regroup, recover, and continue anti-state activities.
Police verification confirms the building as a PTM office. While neither PTM nor PTI has commented on the incident, the video has intensified concerns over networks facilitating militants under the guise of political or civilian spaces.
Observers note that the incident mirrors previous patterns in the region, where militants allegedly exploit local political cover to strike immediately after security deployments. Security analysts warn that such networks are not confined to tribal districts alone but may extend across provinces and even reach cross-border elements.
Experts emphasize that state institutions must act swiftly to secure areas used to hide or aid militants and to expose those providing sanctuary under political protection. According to officials monitoring security threats, neutralizing such support networks is critical to preventing future attacks and safeguarding the public.
