ANGOOR ADDA (South Waziristan) (Kashmir English): Afghanistan once again shelled Pakistan’s civilian population in the border areas adjacent to Angoor Adda in South Waziristan.
According to statements from doctors and affected individuals, on April 28, 2026, Afghanistan once again fired a mortar shell into the border areas adjacent to Angoor Adda.
The mortar shell landed on the house of local citizens Karim Khan and Rahmatullah, resulting in the injury of five members of the same family.
According to Medical Officer Dr. Ashfaq, 5 injured individuals from this incident, including three children, have been brought to the hospital suffering from blast injuries.
The injured children have been immediately admitted and treatment has started, said Medical Officer Dr. Ashfaq.
According to the doctor, one patient has a fracture and his elbow joint has been stabilized with a back slab.
According to the doctor, the condition of all three children is currently under observation and they are being provided with complete medical facilities.
According to the affected person Noor Ali, the shell suddenly landed on the house, resulting in a loud explosion and screams everywhere.
Another affected person stated that the explosion was so severe that the entire house shook and there was no idea what was happening.
Cross-border firing from Afghanistan
Local residents expressed deep concern over the incident, stating that civilian populations, especially children, are repeatedly being targeted in such cross-border shelling, which maintains an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty in the area.
It is worth noting that previously, incidents of cross-border firing and shelling have been reported in the same area, in which civilians were injured.
