North Waziristan
Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group Commander Reportedly Killed in South Waziristan
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October 10, 2026 | Owais Shinwari — WAR MONITOR Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Desk
A commander reportedly affiliated with the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, identified as Rauf, has been killed by unidentified armed assailants in the Shamsi Khel area of Barmal Tehsil, South Waziristan.
According to local reports, Rauf was targeted by unknown individuals. The circumstances surrounding the killing and the motive behind the attack remain unclear.
No group has been identified as responsible for the incident.
Independent verification is pending.
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