SOUTH WAZIRISTAN, October 28, 2026: At least one civilian was killed and five others were injured after mortar fire allegedly originating from the Afghan side of the border struck residential areas and a market in Angoor Adda, Lower South Waziristan, on the night of October 27, according to the district administration.
In a statement posted on social media, the Deputy Commissioner of Lower South Waziristan accused Afghan Taliban forces of opening unprovoked fire on civilian houses and Angoor Adda Bazaar.
The district administration said a mortar round caused one civilian death and injured five others. Several shops in the market were also damaged during the reported shelling.
The incident has raised concerns over the safety of residents and commercial establishments in the border area, where civilian settlements are vulnerable to cross-border hostilities.
According to the Deputy Commissioner’s statement, Pakistani security forces stationed along the border responded to the firing.
The administration said Pakistani forces had responded strongly and were continuing their response at the time of the statement.
The reported attack comes amid security concerns along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, where cross-border incidents can threaten civilian populations and disrupt commercial activities.
The district administration did not provide further details about the identities of the casualties, the extent of property damage or the duration of the exchange of fire.
The allegations against Afghan Taliban forces and the reported casualties could not be independently verified. No response from Afghan authorities was available in the information provided.
The incident highlights the continuing security challenges faced by communities living near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.