Armed individuals identified by local sources as Taliban affiliates have allegedly set fire to heavy machinery belonging to a private construction company within the jurisdiction of Vahowa Police Station in Taunsa, located in Punjab.
The incident occurred in the Taunsa area of Dera Ghazi Khan District, where assailants reportedly targeted operational equipment being used for development work. According to preliminary accounts from local sources, the attackers deliberately torched the machinery, causing significant material damage. No immediate reports of casualties have been confirmed.
Law enforcement agencies were alerted shortly after the incident, and security personnel reached the site to assess the damage and initiate an investigation. Authorities are working to determine the identity of those involved and the motive behind the attack.
The act of arson has raised concerns among local business operators and contractors, particularly those engaged in infrastructure and construction projects in the region. Community representatives have called for enhanced security measures to ensure the protection of private enterprises and ongoing development initiatives.
Officials have not yet released an official statement confirming the details; however, security sources indicate that efforts are underway to trace those responsible and prevent further incidents. Patrols have reportedly been intensified in and around the affected jurisdiction as a precautionary measure.
The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in certain parts of southern Punjab, where sporadic acts of sabotage and targeted violence have disrupted economic and development activities.
