Angoor Adda:Islamabad The Pakistani Army has announced the destruction of Afghan Taliban checkpoints in response to an attack on civilians in the border town of Angoor Adda, located in South Waziristan district. This military action follows an incident where a Taliban shell struck a house, resulting in the death of one civilian and injuries to five members of the same family.
According to National Iraqi News Agency, the attack by the Afghan Taliban has been described as a show of intransigence by targeting civilian populations. The Pakistani newspaper *The Express Tribune* reported these developments, citing a statement from the media advisor for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, who emphasized the widespread outrage among local residents over the incident.
The Pakistani military’s immediate response involved the destruction of several Taliban checkpoints, with the army maintaining a high alert status along the border. The Deputy Commissioner of South Waziristan noted that the Taliban’s actions included “unprovoked” gunfire that also damaged several shops in the area.
The situation remains tense as Pakistani forces continue to address the aggression from the Afghan Taliban, ensuring the security and safety of civilians in the region.