Two tribal elders shot dead in South Waziristan
PESHAWAR: In Zarmilan area of Toi Khulla tehsil of Lower South Waziristan, two local elders were shot dead by unidentified armed men, police informed on Sunday. According to police, the incident took place in Dawa Sarakai area of Zarmilan, where the attackers targeted the both elders and fled the scene after the shooting. The deceased were identified as Malik Badshah, son of Khayal, from Kamarani…
Two tribal elders were tragically killed in the Zarmilan area of Lower South Waziristan on Sunday, according to police reports. The unidentified assailants targeted Malik Badshah, a son of Khayal from the Kamarani branch of the Suleman Khel tribe, and Haji Gul, a contractor from the Morakhan Khel branch of the same tribe. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, but an investigation is currently underway.
Authorities have increased security measures in the area following the incident. The local community has expressed deep distress over the loss of life, calling for a thorough investigation and the apprehension of those responsible. Both political and social circles in Waziristan have strongly condemned the violence, emphasizing how such acts severely undermine peace and stability in the region.
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