Security Forces Repel Terrorist Attack on Army Camp in Bajaur, Nine Militants Killed

May 2026 | By Azad News

Pakistani security forces successfully repulsed a terrorist attack on an army camp in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district, killing nine militants during the operation, official sources said on Friday.

According to security officials, four security personnel embraced martyrdom while defending the military installation during the intense overnight exchange of fire.

Sources said the attackers, identified as members of Fitna-al-Khawarij — the state-designated term used for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) — launched the assault late Thursday night using explosives and heavy gunfire.

The terrorists reportedly attempted to breach the camp through one of the entry gates after detonating explosives near the perimeter.

However, security personnel responded swiftly and effectively, preventing the militants from entering the camp and foiling their attack.

Officials said initial reports confirmed the deaths of nine terrorists during the operation, while several others may have been injured during the exchange.

Despite the use of explosives and intense firing, the attackers failed to penetrate the military facility, according to security sources.

A search and clearance operation was launched in and around the area following the attack to ensure no militants remained hidden nearby.

Injured security personnel were shifted to Peshawar for medical treatment after the operation concluded.

The banned TTP later claimed responsibility for the assault in a statement released after the attack.

The latest incident comes amid a sharp rise in militant violence across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in recent months.

Earlier this week, a blast in Lakki Marwat killed nine people, including two traffic police officers, while dozens of others were injured.

In another recent attack, 15 police personnel were martyred in a suicide bombing targeting the Fateh Khel police post in Bannu district.

Security analysts have warned of increasing militant activity in the province following a significant rise in attacks recorded over the past year.

According to the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), fatalities linked to violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rose substantially between 2024 and 2025.

Conclusion

The successful repulsion of the Bajaur army camp attack highlights the continued operational challenges faced by Pakistan’s security forces amid rising militant violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. While the attackers failed to achieve their objective, the loss of security personnel underscores the ongoing security threat posed by terrorist groups operating in the region.

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