Insurgent Zone

#Regrouping As indicated in a statement issued by Tehrik-e-Taliban Ghazwa-e-Hind (TTG), a faction associated with Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP), the group identified as "Lashker Abu Jundal," under the command of Hafiz Azzam, from Sadda, Kurram, has pledged allegiance to Hafiz Gul Bahadur.

#Update The Judge, Ali Baig, has safely reached his home.

A loud explosion was reported in the Khad Kucha area of Mastung district, causing concern among local residents. No details regarding the nature, location, or potential loss of life or property have emerged so far. Further details are awaited.

According to accounts from pro-separatist sources, a mine allegedly planted at a post was targeted security personnel in the Pirandar area of Awaran district. These sources reported casualties among the personnel, although this claim has not been independently verified.

According to local sources, reports have been received of a bombing via a quadcopter drone in the Ghuwa Khwa area of Lower South Waziristan. Further details regarding casualties or damage are awaited.

Accounts affiliated with Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP) have published a video depicting quadcopter strikes on military posts in various areas of South Waziristan.

According to reports, armed individuals have taken control of an airstrip in the Ghazaband area of Qilla Abdullah district yesterday. The attackers reportedly set fire to and damaged airport buildings and equipment.

According to a claim by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), its fighters conducted an operation in the Sam Kaniguram area of Ladha tehsil, South Waziristan, and arrested four drivers for allegedly supplying goods to military brigades and posts from Tank district. Those reportedly arrested:

· Abdul Haq, son of Mosam Khan Burki · Sheikh Zahid, son of Gul Mar Khan · Jamal-ud-Din, son of Naseeb Khan · Mushahid, son of Ghulam Khan Burki

The group further claimed that the individuals were later released on the surety of local tribal elders.

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has released footage of destruction of abandoned military fort in novedan area of Shewa, North Waziristan.

According to local sources, Senior Civil Judge of Hub, Ali Baig, has reportedly gone missing while travelling home from Kalat towards Surab on Sunday. According to family sources, he remained out of contact during the journey.

Unknown individuals attacked a police station with a hand grenade in Mastung. One police officer was injured in the blast and has been transferred to a hospital, according to police sources.

According to security sources, an operation was conducted in the Jangyan area of Kharan district, targeting militants involved in looting civilians. Eight militants allegedly affiliated with BLA were eliminated during the operation. Note: Casualty figures are as per security sources and have not been independently verified.

According to security sources, two alleged militants were killed in an operation by Pakistani security forces in the Dalan area, Thal, District Hangu.

#Update According to a pro-TTP account, nine militants were killed at the Ghulam Khan Border following a siege. One of the deceased militants was reportedly of Iranian origin, a veteran of the Syrian Civil War, and a former member of Jabhat al-Nusra who later joined Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. The individual is said to have joined Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) eight months ago and had spent time in the Makran region before traveling to North Waziristan.

According to police sources, the district president of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) and Chairman of Union Council Baghak, Abdur Rehman Langaw, was shot and killed by unknown armed individuals inside his home in Nushki. Further details are awaited.

According to local sources, Jannatullah, son of Nader Khan, who was abducted by unidentified armed individuals yesterday near Shadi Khel Bittani, Lakki Marwat, has been safely recovered and returned home through the efforts of local elders. Key details:

· He had gone to a wilderness area of his village when unknown individuals took him away on suspicion. · Later, the abductors reportedly realized that Jannatullah is a civilian and has no connection with any government agency.

#Update The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has released footage depicting a quadcopter strike on a police checkpost in Tarnab Farms, Peshawar. Previous reports had indicated that militants had thrown an explosive device.

#Update According to local residents, security forces conducted an operation in the Spin Mazak Batta Kayi area of Sararogha, Upper South Waziristan, on September 4. Residents claim that drone-fired missiles and mortar fire were used during the operation, which reportedly lasted from morning until afternoon. Reported impact:

· Two mortar shells allegedly struck the residence of Muhammad Azim, causing damage to the house. · Approximately 35–40 goats were reportedly killed.

According to local sources, militants have established checkpoint inspections in the Rodenjo area of Kalat. It is reported that militants have seized two small vehicles and set one fuel bowser on fire. Additional details are pending.

#Update The first fatality resulting from the vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) attack in Surab has been identified. The deceased Army personnel, identified as Havaldar Muhammad Shafeeq of the 35th Frontier Force (FF) Regiment, was killed in the explosion.