Zinghara skirmish
| Zinghara skirmish | |||||||
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| Part of Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Tehrik-e-Taleban Pakistan | |||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 2 injured | 8 killed (per Pakistan) | ||||||
| 2 civilians killed | |||||||
On March 15, 2023, militants from Tehrik-e-Taleban Pakistan engaged in a skirmish with Pakistani Special Forces in Zinghara, South Waziristan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Eight jihadists and two civilians were killed, and two soldiers were injured.
Background
[edit]In late January and early February 2023, the jihadist group Tehrik-e-Taleban Pakistan (TTP) began a resurgence in the Waziristan area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where TTP has waged an insurgency since the early 2000s.[1] Pakistani authorities stated the resurgence was caused by militarization of the region and by guns and militants trafficked by the Taliban in neighboring Afghanistan.[1] In December 2022, the police inspector stated that South Waziristan would be under threat of militants.[1]
Skirmish
[edit]The skirmish broke out on March 15, during an offensive in the area led by Pakistani special forces after the government learned of TTP militants located in the area.[2][3] Pakistani forces encountered the militants in Zinghara, and Pakistani authorities described the fighting as "intense."[3] Eight militants and two civilian children were killed during the battle.[4] Two soldiers were injured as well.[4] Pakistani authorities also stated that weapons and ammo were captured.[3][4]
Following the attack, TTP fighters ambushed and killed Pakistani soldiers in Havelian, killing eleven people including local politicians.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c SATP (2023-05-08). "Pakistan: A Long Darkness In Waziristan – Analysis". Eurasia Review. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "Eight 'terrorists' killed in Pakistan's South Waziristan operation". Firstpost. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ a b c World, Republic (2023-03-16). "Republic World". https://www.republicworld.com/ (in US). Retrieved 2024-10-10.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ a b c d "Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2023". South Asia Terrorism Portal. 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2024.