At least two children were injured after militants fired a mortar shell into a civilian settlement in Orakzai District in Pakistan’s northwestern region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security and local sources confirmed.
According to reports, unidentified militants fired a mortar shell from an unknown location into Samah Sarkai Khel village in the Ghallu Ghjo police jurisdiction of Ismail Zai Tehsil. The attack injured 10-year-old Ayesha and 4-year-old Musa, who were immediately shifted to a local hospital for treatment.
Following the incident, law enforcement agencies collected forensic evidence and launched search operations in surrounding areas to trace the attackers and prevent further violence.
In parallel developments, security forces conducted intelligence-based counterterrorism operations in two districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In Lakki Marwat District, security forces carried out a targeted intelligence-driven operation in Pahar Khel Pakka area, resulting in the reported deaths of several militants after an exchange of fire. Additional militants were reported injured.
Another operation was conducted in Bannu District’s Domel Tehsil near Akbar Ali Khan Qala, where at least three militants were killed or wounded during a firefight with security personnel.
Security officials stated that the operations were part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts aimed at dismantling militant networks operating in border-adjacent and mountainous regions.
Authorities have intensified surveillance and search activities across sensitive zones in the province following the attacks.
No security force casualties were reported in the operations, according to preliminary official information.
Officials reiterated that efforts would continue to neutralize militant threats, particularly those targeting civilian populations and state security installations.
