Bajaur, July 29, 2025 :
A three-day curfew has been imposed in sixteen areas of Tehsil Loe Mamund in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as security forces initiate a targeted operation against suspected militants. The curfew, enforced under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, will remain effective from July 29 (6:00 AM) to July 31 (5:00 PM), according to an official notification from the Deputy Commissioner’s office.
The areas under curfew include: Bad-e-Siah, Tarkho, Irab, Gat, Agra, Khurchai, Dawagai, Kalan, Legharai, Kitkot, Gilalai, Nakhtar, Zarai, Dambarai, Amanata, and Zagai.
The Deputy Commissioner has directed all residents to stay indoors, restricting all kinds of movement outside homes and on roads during the curfew period. Violators will be prosecuted under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The move follows intelligence reports and recommendations from the District Intelligence Coordination Committee, aimed at maintaining public safety and preventing any untoward incidents amid the operation.
Meanwhile, the banned outfit Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has issued a statement claiming that Pakistani security forces attempted a raid on their strongholds in Bajaur early Tuesday morning. The group alleges that their fighters retaliated with force, resulting in the killing of at least seven security personnel and injuring several others.
TTP spokesperson Muhammad Khorasani stated that the group’s policy strictly prohibits endangering civilians during combat operations. However, he accused the security forces of using civilian homes for cover, which led to further public resistance in the area.
“We urge the people of Bajaur and across the country not to allow military personnel near their homes. Ensuring civilian safety is our top priority during warfare,” the statement read.
The situation remains tense in the region as military presence increases and clashes continue. Authorities have called on the public to cooperate fully during the ongoing operation.
