Eight bombs dropped on Matre Dara village in Tirah Valley; Women and children among the dead
Airstrikes at 2 AM Devastate Remote Village
In a tragic and alarming incident, at least 30 civilians — including women and children — were killed after the Pakistan Air Force conducted airstrikes on a village in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the early hours of Monday.
- The attack occurred around 2 AM
- Eight LS-6 bombs were dropped on Matre Dara village
- All reported fatalities were non-combatant civilians
Disturbing Scenes Emerge from Bombing Site
Eyewitnesses and local media reported horrifying scenes at the blast site:
- Bodies of children and adults were seen scattered across the area
- Rescue teams are still searching for bodies trapped under the rubble
- Casualty numbers may increase as operations continue
- Several people are injured, though their condition remains unclear
Pattern of Civilian Casualties in Anti-Terror Operations
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been a frequent target of counter-terrorism operations. However, repeated reports of civilian deaths have raised serious concerns:
- Past operations in the region have also led to significant civilian loss of life
- Local residents have expressed outrage over the repeated targeting of populated areas
Sharp Rise in Terror Attacks Across Pakistan
According to a recent report from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS):
- Terrorist attacks increased by 42% in January this year
- A total of 74 attacks were recorded nationwide in that month alone
- Over 90 people lost their lives in these attacks
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was the most affected province, followed by Balochistan
Humanitarian Concerns Mount
The latest airstrike has sparked renewed calls for:
- Transparent investigations into military operations targeting civilian areas
- Accountability for the loss of innocent lives
- International attention to the humanitarian toll of Pakistan’s internal conflict zones
This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for balance between national security operations and the protection of civilian lives. As the region grapples with escalating violence, the focus must shift toward preventing further civilian harm and ensuring human rights are upheld in conflict zones.
