13 Soldiers Martyred, 24 Injured in Suicide Attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Children and Women Also Injured in Attacker's Explosion; Terrorist Group Usud al-Harb Claims Responsibility.
Pakistan: Another major terrorist attack has occurred in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. On Saturday morning, a suicide explosion in the North Waziristan district killed 13 security personnel and injured 24 others. The injured include women and children. This attack raises serious questions about the country's security arrangements.
How the Attack Happened
The attack took place in the Khaddi area of North Waziristan when a convoy of the army's Bomb Disposal Squad was on a routine operation. Suddenly, a suicide bomber drove a vehicle laden with explosives and rammed it directly into the army's Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. The impact caused a massive explosion that shook the surrounding area.
Chaos and Curfew at the Scene
Chaos erupted at the scene immediately after the attack. Security forces immediately sealed off the area and imposed a curfew to prevent further terrorist incidents. Rescue operations began, and the injured were admitted to nearby hospitals. According to reports, the condition of several injured remains critical.
Civilians Also Victims of the Attack
Not only security personnel but also 14 civilians were among the injured. These include women and children. The intensity of the attack was such that nearby vehicles and buildings were also damaged. This shows that the attacker's aim was to cause maximum loss of life and property.
Usud al-Harb Claims Responsibility
The terrorist organization Usud al-Harb has claimed responsibility for this suicide attack. This group is a sub-group of the notorious terrorist Hafiz Gul Bahadur's faction. This organization has previously targeted Pakistan's security forces and has now once again carried out a major conspiracy.
