TTP Claims Deadly IED Attack on Security Forces in Central Kurram
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Six security personnel were reportedly killed and two others injured in the IED attack in Chamkani Gardi, Central Kurram. The deceased were identified as Naik Imran, Lance Naik Arshad, Lance Naik Arsalan, Sepoy Ataullah, Sepoy Naseer and Sepoy Sami-ur-Rehman, while Sepoy Hassan and Sepoy Masood were reported injured; Lt Col Iftikhar was also reportedly critically wounded.
The outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility, alleging that eight personnel were killed and attributing the attack to its “Muhammadi Lashkar.” The group’s casualty figure differs from initial reports.
Independent verification is pending.
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