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Three suspects were killed in a terrorist attack in North Waziristan

Type of event:
Terrorist/rebel/criminal assault

Victims

3

Wounded

1

Date

May 18, 2023

What happened

In an incident near the Eidak Bridge in North Waziristan, terrorists attacked security forces, resulting in the immediate death of three suspects. According to sources at the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Peshawar, the incident occurred when a CTD team and security forces were transporting suspected militants from Miranshah to Bannu. Despite the officers’ swift response, the rest of the attackers were able to flee under cover of darkness. During the operation, a member of the army was injured.

Where it happened

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