💨 Abstract

In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, militants attacked police, resulting in five officers dead and eight wounded across four incidents. The deadliest occurred in Upper Dir district. Separately, a security operation in Bajaur district displaced over 100,000 people and led to civilian casualties, prompting protests. Officials estimate 500-800 militants are in the region, with no official announcement of the operation's launch.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff