
Militants linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a banned group, launched a deadly assault in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday. The attack took place in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan. According to officials, five people from the same family were killed, including one woman, after terrorists targeted the residence of Qadir Zaman, a member of the Pakistan Peace Committee.
Several others were injured during the incident, raising fears about the deteriorating security situation in the region. Authorities are continuing their investigation to trace those responsible for the attack.
TTP Claims Responsibility, Clarifies Position on Global Powers
Following the assault, TTP released a statement confirming their role in the attack. The group stated that the operation aimed to enforce Sharia law. In the same statement, TTP emphasized that they do not consider the United States, India, or Israel as their enemies.
Reaffirming their previous declaration, the TTP made it clear that their conflict is solely with Pakistan. The group stated their continued intent to target the country and justified the latest attack as part of this agenda.