23 Civilians, Including Women and Children, Killed in Pakistan Army Bombardment in Tirah Valley

The Pakistan Army bombardment in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has left at least 23 people dead, including women and children, after multiple homes were destroyed near Matray Dara, Akakhel Shadlah. Locals are desperately carrying out rescue operations on their own, pulling bodies from the debris, and fears remain that the death toll could rise further.

The attack reportedly occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 2 a.m., when a sudden explosion flattened several mud-brick houses. Entire families were buried under the rubble, and eyewitnesses described frantic efforts to save trapped residents without any formal assistance.

There are conflicting reports about the exact nature of the strike. While the Pakistan Army is being held responsible for the bombardment, some accounts suggest that mortars or shelling may have contributed to the destruction. Opposition leaders have strongly condemned the incident, claiming that more than 30 civilians may have been killed.

The local community has expressed deep anger and sorrow, demanding accountability and an independent investigation. Human rights groups have also voiced concern, highlighting the repeated civilian casualties in conflict-prone regions like Khyber.

This tragedy highlights the vulnerability of civilians in militarized zones, where non-combatants often become the victims of violence. The deaths of innocent women and children underline the urgent need for better protection of civilian lives during military operations in the region.