A drone attack on cricket ground in Bajaur left at least three people injured when a quadcopter targeted a cricket match in the Mamund area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday. The sudden strike created panic among players and spectators gathered at the venue.
According to reports from state media, the drone attack on cricket ground in Bajaur took place in the Shahi Tangi area of Mamund tehsil while the match was underway. The injured were quickly shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Officials said the drone attack on cricket ground in Bajaur is part of a troubling pattern of violence in border regions. A statement from local administration also mentioned repeated mortar shelling from across the border over the past two months in areas like Mamund and Slarzai.
The report added that recent incidents have resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children, raising serious concerns about the safety of local communities. Authorities claim these attacks are aimed at spreading fear among the population.
Security sources said that the drone attack on cricket ground in Bajaur was deliberately timed during a public sporting event, increasing its impact and causing widespread panic.
Following the incident, security forces quickly sealed off the area and launched a search operation to track those responsible. The region has been placed on high alert to prevent further attacks.
Officials stated that targeted operations are ongoing against militant elements, with efforts focused on dismantling their infrastructure and preventing cross-border violence.
Local residents and tribal elders strongly condemned the attack, demanding stronger action to ensure the protection of civilians and eliminate threats in the region.
Pakistan’s Information Minister also condemned the incident, calling it an unacceptable act of violence against innocent civilians. He said such attacks reflect attempts to target soft areas after failing to confront security forces directly.
He added that Pakistan has consistently provided evidence of targeting only militant infrastructure while taking care to avoid civilian harm.
The drone attack on cricket ground in Bajaur has further heightened tensions in the region, which has already seen repeated incidents of cross-border violence in recent months.