In a serious escalation along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border, at least three civilians, including two women, were critically injured following unprovoked cross-border firing carried out by Afghan Taliban forces in the Angoor Adda sector on Sunday.
According to local sources, the incident took place in the border village of Zalol, where artillery shelling reportedly struck a residential area without any prior warning. The attack resulted in severe injuries to three individuals identified as Rahimullah, his wife, and the wife of Zainullah. The injured were immediately transported to the District Headquarters Hospital in Wana for urgent medical treatment.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as shells landed within the village, damaging property and putting civilian lives at serious risk. Initial reports indicate the use of heavy weaponry, including artillery fire, raising grave concerns over the deliberate targeting of unarmed civilians.
Security officials stated that this incident follows repeated failed attempts by militant elements to infiltrate into Pakistan through the border region. These attempts were effectively thwarted due to the vigilance and timely response of Pakistani security forces. Officials suggest that the latest attack may be a reaction to those failed infiltration efforts.
Local residents strongly condemned the incident and called for immediate and decisive action to prevent further attacks on civilian populations. They urged authorities to ensure the protection of border communities and to respond firmly to any aggression.
It is pertinent to note that tensions in border areas have remained high, with previous incidents reported in multiple regions including Dir, Bajaur, Orakzai, Torkham, and North Waziristan, where civilians have also been affected by cross-border hostilities.
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement detailing further response measures; however, the situation remains under close monitoring.
