Authorities launch investigation after unidentified quadcopter strike reported in tribal region
MIRANSHAH: At least six people were injured in a suspected quadcopter strike in the Spalga area of Miranshah, located in North Waziristan district, according to local sources on Wednesday.
Initial reports indicate that the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Miranshah police station, where an unidentified aerial device allegedly targeted individuals present in the area. The injured people were caught off guard as the attack struck suddenly from above, causing panic among residents.
Authorities said that four of the injured individuals belong to Sahiwal tehsil of Sargodha district in Punjab. The injured were identified as Muhammad Hasnain, Muhammad Zubair, Muhammad Shakeel, Muhammad Arsalan, Khan Muhammad, and Hidayatullah. Their conditions were not immediately disclosed.
Rescue efforts were launched promptly after the incident, with local residents and security personnel shifting the injured to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Officials confirmed that an investigation has been initiated to determine the nature of the attack and identify the source of the quadcopter.
Security forces have cordoned off the area, collecting evidence and assessing whether the incident is linked to ongoing security challenges in the tribal belt. No group has claimed responsibility so far, and there has been no official confirmation regarding the ownership or origin of the aerial device.
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