One killed, five injured by Afghan firing near Angoor Adda

In a recent incident of border violation, Afghan security forces unleashed unprovoked fire on Pakistani Army posts and nearby residential areas in the Angoor Adda border region on Tuesday. The consequences were tragic as the attacks resulted in one local death and injuries to five members of a family when a mortar shell struck their dwelling.

This unprovoked act of aggression prompted an immediate and decisive response from Pakistani security forces. Afghan border posts, located within Afghan territory, targeted Pakistani border installations with sniper rifles, small arms, and heavy weaponry. Pakistani forces retaliated swiftly and effectively, engaging multiple Afghan Taliban positions, mortar sites, and defensive bunkers with heavy artillery.

The intense and precise counterattack compelled the Afghan Taliban to disengage and flee the scene. The Pakistani military now asserts full control over the Angoor Adda border area. This region, one of the most critical and sensitive crossings on the Pak-Afghan border, is vital for trade and public movement between the two nations.

Unfortunately, violations from the Afghan side have become all too common, with Afghan forces frequently engaging in unprovoked firing, instilling fear among the local tribal populace and disrupting daily life and commerce. This incident, reported in Dawn on October 28th, 2026, underscores the ongoing security challenges along the Pak-Afghan border.