ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT ): Security forces killed all terrorists who stormed Cadet College Wana, a town in South Waziristan, and safely evacuated all 650 students and teachers after an hours-long operation, security sources confirmed.
The attackers, identified as Afghan terrorists, attempted to infiltrate Cadet College Wana. “The assault was completely foiled through a comprehensive and courageous operation by the security forces,” one source said.
A fifth terrorist, reportedly a suicide bomber, was also killed during the operation. “All four terrorists who entered the building were neutralised in a successful operation,” a security source added. A clearance operation was under way due to the presence of possible explosive devices within the premises, another official noted.
Security sources said no students or teachers were harmed during the assault. “Not a single student or teacher sustained injuries,” the source said, describing the operation as “swift and effective.”
According to the sources, the slain terrorists were of Afghan origin and had been receiving continuous instructions by phone from Afghanistan. The terrorists were hiding in a building located well away from the cadets’ residential quarters.
According to an ISPR statement issued Monday, terrorists attempted to storm the college that morning. The attack began with a suicide explosion at the main entrance, injuring 15 civilians and four security personnel. The injured officials were identified as Naib Subedar Tabish, Lance Havaldar Shakeel, and soldiers Abdullah and Waqas.
Sources confirmed that security forces responded swiftly, engaging the attackers before they could enter the college premises. In the ensuing exchange of fire, two terrorists were killed. A clearance and search operation was then launched in the surrounding area.
