On December 12, 2023, at least 23 soldiers were killed and 34 injured in a terrorist attack on a security forces checkpost in the Daraban area of Dera Ismail Khan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media affairs wing, six terrorists attacked the checkpost in the early hours of the morning. They attempted to enter the post but were repelled by security forces. In response, the terrorists rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the building, followed by a suicide bombing attack.
The resulting blasts led to the collapse of the building, causing multiple casualties. All six terrorists were killed in the ensuing exchange of fire.
The Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP) claimed responsibility for the attack. In a statement, the group said that its fighters carried out the attack in retaliation for recent military operations against militants in the region.
Security forces have launched a search operation to apprehend any other terrorists who may have been involved in the attack.
The attack has been condemned by government officials. Sharif said that the sacrifices of the soldiers will not go in vain and that the government is determined to root out terrorism from Pakistan.
This is the latest in a series of attacks on security forces in Pakistan in recent months. In November, a suicide bombing at a police station in Quetta killed at least 15 people.
The attacks highlight the ongoing security challenges facing Pakistan. The country has been battling terrorism for decades, and the recent resurgence in violence is a major concern for the government.
The Pakistani military has been conducting operations against militants in the country's tribal areas and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. However, the militants have shown signs of regrouping and launching attacks in other parts of the country.
The international community has also condemned the attack and expressed support for the Pakistani government's efforts to counter terrorism.
The United States, the United Nations, and other countries have called on the Pakistani government to investigate the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The attack is a reminder of the fragile security situation in Pakistan and the challenges that the country faces in its fight against terrorism.
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