2023 North Waziristan landmine attack

2023 North Waziristan terrorist attack
Location	Shawwal tehsil, North Waziristan, Pakistan
Date	19 August 2023
Target	Laborers
Attack type	Terrorist attack
Deaths	11
Injured	2

On 19 August 2023, a terrorist attack in the Gulmir Kot vicinity of North Waziristan, Pakistan, resulted in the death of 11 workers and caused injuries to two additional individuals. The explosion transpired as a vehicle transporting the laborers made contact with a concealed landmine. The wounded and deceased individuals were promptly transported to a nearby medical facility.

Background

This attack follows closely after a significant suicide explosion in Bajaur, where a minimum of 63 individuals, including 23 children, died, and over 200 others were wounded. The Islamic State took credit for the explosion.

Reactions

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq vehemently denounced the incident, offering his heartfelt support to the afflicted families. Through a tweet, he conveyed his profound sorrow upon learning of the terrorist assault in North Waziristan.

See also

• 2023 North Waziristan suicide bombing