Gunfire at Angoor Adda: What Do We Know So Far?

News Desk

South Waziristan/Bannu: Pakistani security forces responded to alleged unprovoked firing from Afghan border posts targeting Pakistani security checkpoints in the Angoor Adda area of South Waziristan, while an improvised explosive device (IED) blast near a police vehicle in Bannu damaged the vehicle without causing any casualties.

According to the Deputy Commissioner of South Waziristan, Afghan border posts opened fire on Pakistani security checkpoints in the Angoor Adda border area, prompting an immediate response from Pakistani forces.

The security forces retaliated by targeting Afghan border posts, mortar positions and defensive outposts. The Deputy Commissioner stated that following the response, Afghan Taliban personnel abandoned their border positions and fled.

He added that no casualties had been reported on the Pakistani side as a result of the exchange of fire.

The Deputy Commissioner further said that Pakistani security forces remain on high alert to protect the border areas and are prepared to respond firmly to any aggression.

Meanwhile, an IED explosion near City Mirian Gate in Bannu damaged a police vehicle, but all personnel travelling in the vehicle remained unharmed.

According to police, the explosion occurred while the vehicle was carrying out a routine patrol in the area. Initial reports suggest that an improvised explosive device caused the blast.

Following the incident, police cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to investigate the explosion and identify those responsible.

Further investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the blast.