Reports from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa indicate that a clash took place today, December 27, between militants and Pakistani security forces, resulting in casualties on both sides. According to a local security source, the incident occurred during an intelligence-based operation in the Salarzai area of Bajaur. Two security personnel lost their lives, and 11 others sustained injuries. The source added that the militants have been surrounded, and the exchange of fire is ongoing. The security source also confirmed casualties among the militants, but exact figures have not yet been disclosed.
It is worth noting that the security situation in several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has deteriorated in recent weeks. Last week, 16 Pakistani soldiers were killed in a militant attack in North Waziristan. Pakistan has blamed the TTP militants operating from Afghanistan for the attack.
