Insurgent Zone

#Update Security forces carried out a Quadcopter strike in the Kazha Panga area of Barmal, South Waziristan. According to local sources, security forces dropped three mortar shells from Quadcopter on alleged militants targets, although no casualties have been reported for now.

#Update The body of Nasrullah, also known as Sanju Tagapi, was discovered in the Goze Sar area of Maskan-e-Kalat Tehsil, Kharan District. The deceased had been abducted by armed individuals on 16 September in the Bypass area of Kharan.

Azam Warsak, Tehsil Barmal, South Waziristan Lower — Reports have been received of loud explosions being heard in the Azam Warsak area of Tehsil Barmal, South Waziristan Lower. According to sources, an attempt was allegedly made by armed individuals to target a security forces checkpoint using a quadcopter drone in the area, after which security forces opened defensive fire. No definitive information regarding loss of life or property has emerged so far.

#Update According to Family sources, the abducted SHO of Mil Police Station, Mir Manda Khan Mandai, has been recovered.

#Update According to police, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted an intelligence-based operation in Garhi Sherdad, Warsak Road, Peshawar, after receiving information about the presence of three suspected suicide attackers allegedly planning to target a sensitive installation. During the operation, the suspects opened fire on CTD personnel, triggering an exchange of fire. One CTD constable, Muhammad Afaq, was killed and three others were injured. Police said one suspect was killed during the operation, while a search and clearance operation is underway to locate the remaining two suspects. The area has been cordoned off and additional personnel deployed.

#Update According to local sources, clashes have stopped.

#Update Local sources have confirmed the clashes at Chaman - Spin Boldak Bordar. Further details are awaited.

According to pro-Afghan Taliban sources, hostilities have commenced between Afghan and Pakistani military forces in the Spin Boldak and Shorabak districts along the Durand Line. Till now, no confirmation of these engagements has been issued by the Pakistani side. Further details are pending.

According to the statement released by Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP), IMP militants have shot down a Quadcopter allegedly belonged to security forces in Shin Warsak area of Birmal, South Waziristan yesterday.

#Update The deceased have been identified as Saddam, son of Abdul Haq Rind, and Zaheer, son of Kabir Ali, both of whom were residents of Sindh.

Kalatuk Area, Turbat — Unidentified armed men shot dead two non-locals in the Kalatuk area of Turbat, according to police. Further details regarding the identity of the deceased and the circumstances of the incident remain awaited.

One militant was also killed during clashes.

According to the statement released by Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting (MoIB), Pakistan carried out precise aerial and drone strikes targeting what were described as Militant hideouts and support infrastructure across 10 locations in areas under Afghan Taliban control. The targets reportedly included drone launching and storage sites. Sources stated these locations were linked to Militant attacks inside Pakistan against unarmed civilians and a recent foiled drone intrusion by the Afghan Taliban regime on 23 September. Pakistan stated it will continue to defend its territorial integrity and protect the lives and property of its citizens against externally sponsored, sheltered, and abetted threats by terrorist proxies.

Warsak Road, Ghari Sherdad, Peshawar — Reports have been received of intense firing between police and unknown individuals in the Warsak Road, Ghari Sherdad. It is reported that 2-3 police officers were injured and one was killed in the firing. Further details are awaited.

Kanak, Mastung — Three employees of the Irrigation Department were sent by the office to Kanak for an official visit, but they were allegedly abducted by unknown individuals. Despite two days having passed since the incident, no clear information or official progress regarding the abducted employees has emerged, causing concern among their families and department colleagues. No group has immediately claimed responsibility.

#Update Police Officer Ajab Khan Marwat, who sustained injuries during the attack on Kohat Police Lines, has subsequently died from his wounds. The deceased was a resident of the Adamzai area in Ahmedzai, Lakki Marwat. Consequently, the total number of fatalities arising from the Kohat incident has increased to 28, comprising 19 police personnel, 1 army personnel, and 8 civilians.

According to Militant sources, security forces have launched and operation against Militants in Mohmand district. Militant sources alleged that clashes are ongoing between security forces and Militants in the area. Further details are awaited.