Pakistani Drone Strikes on TTP Hideouts Kill 11, Including Civilians
The operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa targeted militants but resulted in civilian casualties, prompting protests and government pledges of accountability.
- The Pakistani military conducted drone strikes in Katlang, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 11 people, including women and children.
- The operation targeted a suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideout and reportedly neutralized several high-value militant targets.
- Civilian casualties sparked protests, with locals placing victims' bodies on roads to demand accountability and justice.
- The government expressed regret over the loss of civilian lives, citing militants' use of civilian populations as cover, and promised an investigation and compensation for affected families.
- The strikes come as the TTP's 'spring campaign' intensifies violence in the region, contributing to over 190 fatalities in Pakistan since January 2025.
Hindustan Times 
