A powerful improvised explosive device (IED) blast struck the Enzer Cheena Shaki area of Lower South Waziristan on Friday, killing one civilian and injuring a security personnel, in what officials believe to be a deliberate act of terrorism.
According to security sources, the IED had been strategically planted and detonated remotely, targeting the movement of security forces in the volatile region. The explosion resulted in the immediate death of one passerby, while a soldier sustained injuries and was rushed to a nearby medical facility for treatment. The deceased was also transported to the hospital for medico-legal formalities.
In the aftermath of the blast, a large contingent of security forces cordoned off the area and launched a sweeping search operation to locate any additional explosive devices and apprehend those behind the attack.
Officials say initial findings point toward the involvement of militant elements aiming to destabilize the area. “The cowardly act will not go unpunished. Our forces remain resolute in eliminating the threat of terrorism,” a senior security official remarked.
The incident has reignited concerns over the re-emergence of militant activity in parts of South Waziristan, an area that has witnessed significant counter-terrorism operations in recent years.
