Drone fragments injure civilians in Quetta, Kohat, and Rawalpindi as Pakistan pledges continued counter-terror operations.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces intercepted several rudimentary drones allegedly launched by the Afghan Taliban on March 13 in what officials described as an attempt to harass civilian populations and create fear across the border.
According to security sources, the drones were neutralized using a combination of electronic disruption and kinetic interception before reaching their intended targets. Authorities said the unmanned aerial devices failed to strike critical areas.
However, debris from the destroyed drones caused injuries to two children in Quetta and one civilian each in Kohat and Rawalpindi. All injured individuals were reported to be receiving medical treatment.
Officials said the incident reflects a pattern of cross-border intimidation and attempts to destabilize public confidence. They accused the Afghan Taliban leadership of projecting a narrative of victimhood internationally while allowing actions that endanger civilians.
Pakistan reiterated that its counter-terror campaign, known as Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq, will continue until Islamabad’s core concerns about militant activity emanating from Afghan territory are addressed.
The country’s armed forces emphasized their commitment to defending citizens and countering threats, stating they would remain vigilant against drone attacks and other forms of militant provocation originating across the border.
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