On 19 August 2023, a terrorist attack in the Gulmir Kot vicinity of North Waziristan, Pakistan, resulted in the death of 11 workers and caused injuries to two additional individuals. The explosion transpired as a vehicle transporting the laborers made contact with a concealed landmine. The wounded and deceased individuals were promptly transported to a nearby medical facility.[1][2]
| 2023 North Waziristan terrorist attack | |
|---|---|
| Location | Shawwal tehsil, North Waziristan, Pakistan |
| Date | 19 August 2023 |
| Target | Laborers |
Attack type | Terrorist attack |
| Deaths | 11 |
| Injured | 2 |
Background
editThis attack follows closely after a significant suicide explosion in Bajaur, where a minimum of 63 individuals, including 23 children, died, and over 200 others were wounded. The Islamic State took credit for the explosion.[3]
Reactions
editCaretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq vehemently denounced the incident, offering his heartfelt support to the afflicted families. Through a tweet, he conveyed his profound sorrow upon learning of the terrorist assault in North Waziristan.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "11 labourers killed in landmine blast at Gulmir Kot area of North Waziristan". Nation.com.pk. 20 August 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-08-20. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ a b "11 labourers killed in landmine blast at Gulmir Kot area of North Waziristan". Radio Pakistan. 20 August 2023. Archived from the original on 26 August 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "Pakistan suicide bombing death toll rises to 63 | News". Al Jazeera. 2023-08-02. Archived from the original on 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
