Islamic State Claims Killing of Three Brothers in Bajaur; TTP Denies Involvement

October 18, 2026 | Owais Shinwari | WAR MONITOR

BAJAUR, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for a shooting in Khar Bazaar, Bajaur, that killed three brothers, while the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has denied involvement in the incident.

According to police, the victims, identified as Hanif, Ibrahim and Abbas Khan, were injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire. All three were taken to District Headquarters Hospital in Khar, where Hanif and Ibrahim died first, followed by Abbas during treatment.

DSP Saeed ur Rehman said police had launched an investigation into the attack.

The Islamic State’s responsibility claim and the TTP’s denial have not been independently authenticated. Independent verification is pending.

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