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Drone Attack on Cricket Ground in Pakistan Injures Three Children
Three children injured in drone attack on cricket ground in Pakistan
The Economic Times
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In a drone attack by militants from Fitna al-Khawarij, three children were injured at a cricket ground in the Mamond area of Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The attack occurred during a match, causing panic among players and spectators.
- 01Three children injured in a drone attack during a cricket match.
- 02Attack executed by militants identified as Fitna al-Khawarij, linked to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
- 03Panic ensued among players and spectators at the cricket ground.
- 04The Deputy Commissioner reported previous incidents of mortar shelling in the area.
- 05Pakistan's security forces are actively responding to threats from both Fitna al-Khawarij and the Afghan Taliban.
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On Friday, three children were injured in a drone attack carried out by militants from Fitna al-Khawarij at a cricket ground in the Mamond area of Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The attack occurred while a match was in progress, leading to chaos among players and spectators. The term Fitna al-Khawarij is used by the Pakistani state to refer to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The Deputy Commissioner of Bajaur noted that this incident follows previous mortar shell attacks in the Mamond and Salarzai areas, as well as cross-border firing from the Afghan Taliban that resulted in civilian casualties. In response, Pakistan's security forces are taking measures to protect civilians and maintain stability in the region.
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The attack raises concerns about the safety of civilians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially in public spaces like sports events.
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