SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Unidentified terrorists blew up two more bridges on Azam Warsak Road in Birmal tehsil of Lower South Waziristan district on Saturday.

It was the third such incident in the past 24 hours as the security situation further deteriorated in the region. According to sources, the attackers had planted improvised explosive devices under the bridges, destroying them completely.

Birmal circle DSP Asghar Ali Shah said that police had launched an immediate investigation into the incident.

Police said that security forces had moved to the Danna area and were preparing for a major operation against suspected militants, which could take place at any time.

Local residents say that over the past year, the situation in Lower South Waziristan and Upper South Waziristan has steadily worsened, causing grave concern among civilians.

Incidents of bomb blasts, targeted killing, murders of civilians, kidnappings for ransom, and attacks on police and security forces have increased significantly, restricting the movement of residents and severely affecting trade and economic activity in the region.

Published in Dawn, August 10th, 2025