Over 275 killed in 2024 as terrorist attacks surge in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

According to Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region has witnessed a significant rise in violent attacks this year. Official figures show that in one year, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been attacked 636 times, resulting in 275 fatalities and 460 injuries.

The report, released on Saturday, December 7, reveals that out of those killed, 142 were security personnel, while 133 were civilians. The majority of the casualties were reported in various types of attacks, including bombings and shootings.

The report also highlighted that 214 police officers and 246 civilians were wounded in these attacks. Among the incidents were six suicide bombings, 113 IED explosions, and 355 cases of gunfire across different parts of the province.

These frequent attacks underscore the ongoing severe security challenges facing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which remains a battleground for extremist groups.

The report further indicates that over the course of the year, Pakistani military operations have resulted in the deaths of 246 “terrorists,” and 739 individuals were arrested for “terrorist activities,” including 29 key targets identified by authorities.

The situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains critical as security forces try to mitigate the increasing threat posed by cross-border terrorism.

The Pakistani government’s ongoing efforts to combat these groups are facing significant challenges, with escalating violence and mounting pressure from both domestic and international entities to address the root causes of terrorism in the region.

Islamabad officials claim that terrorist groups, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), are operating from Afghanistan soil, fueling attacks on Pakistani forces. In response, the Afghan Taliban denies the presence of the TTP or any militant groups in Afghanistan, rejecting these accusations.

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