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Firstpost14-01-2026, 16:24

Unknown Attackers Blow Up Key Bridge in North Waziristan, Disrupting Aid and Movement

  • A crucial bridge over the Kurram River in North Waziristan's Shewa tehsil was destroyed by unknown attackers using explosives on Wednesday.
  • The bridge was vital for civilian movement, relief operations, and connected areas like Miranshah and Bannu, now cut off.
  • The explosion caused widespread fear and panic, raising serious questions about security and law and order in the district.
  • The destruction will severely impact daily life, healthcare, and commercial activities, forcing locals to use longer alternative routes.
  • Local elders condemned the "heinous and cowardly act," demanding immediate action, while authorities launched an investigation and plan reconstruction.

Why It Matters: Unknown attackers destroyed a key bridge in North Waziristan, severely impacting civilian life and regional security.

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