Drone attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 12 terrorists killed, common citizens also casualties

Pakistani security forces killed 12 militants by carrying out a drone attack on the hideout of militants in Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. However, many common citizens also died in this action, including women and children.

Campaign against terrorism

According to the government press release, the campaign was run in the hilly area of ​​Katlang on Saturday morning based on intelligence. Many terrorists were confirmed during the campaign, but information about casualties of ordinary citizens present nearby also came to light.

Sorrow over the death of common citizens

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur described the death of common citizens as tragic and condemnable. The government announced medical assistance to the injured and relief and compensation to the victim families.

The incident will be investigated

The government has assured to conduct a thorough investigation into the death of common citizens in this campaign. Chief Minister’s Information Advisor Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif also expressed deep condolences on the death of innocent people.