IS-KP Presence Reported in Parts of South Waziristan as Group Claims Recent Killings

Local residents have reported increased activity by individuals identifying themselves as Islamic State Khorasan Province (IS-KP) members in parts of South Waziristan, including Kaloti, Shogi, Bagh Pul and Shin Warsak.

According to residents, masked armed men have occasionally established informal checks on roads outside major population centres and warned people against cooperating with government authorities or local peace committees. Residents have also reported warnings against girls attending school, although the extent to which such activity is organised or sustained remains unclear.

In a separate reported incident near Kuzha Panga, residents said armed men identifying themselves as IS-KP members disrupted a musical gathering at a wedding several days ago, damaged equipment and warned against holding similar events.

The reports come amid recent violence claimed by IS-KP. The group recently claimed responsibility for the killing of two people in Shin Warsak, alleging they were linked to intelligence activities.

Separately, two men identified as Ismail Zargar, described locally as the head of Nawagai Bazaar, and Ajmal Khan died after being shot in Inayat Kali Bazaar, Bajaur, on September 29. IS-KP claimed responsibility and alleged that both victims were associated with security forces. WAR MONITOR has not independently verified those allegations.

The reported developments may indicate attempts by IS-KP to make its presence more visible in parts of the region, but available information is not sufficient to establish the scale, strength or permanence of the group’s presence in South Waziristan.

Independent verification of the reported roadside activity, social restrictions and IS-KP allegations against the victims is pending.

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