Why Did Pakistan use fighter jets to bomb its own people, killing 30 civilians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? Reason will shock you
The Pakistani Air Force has killed at least 30 civilians claiming that these attacks targeted Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideout.
Islamabad: We all know and recognise the fact that Pakistan is known for its military and government’s frequent repression against its own citizens. However, the recent incident has led to the killing of at least 30 civilians, increasing the level of brutalities. The latest incident occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where the Pakistani Air Force carried out airstrikes against its own people. In a tragic incident, the Pakistani Air Force has killed at least 30 civilians (included women and children) and injuring many more in attack on the village of Matre Dara, located on the border with Afghanistan.
How Pakistani Air Force killed 30 civilains of Pakistan?
According to local media reports, at around 2 AM on Monday, Pakistani Air Force JF-17 fighter jets dropped eight LS-6 bombs on the village. These bombs are precision-guided weapons developed by China, believed to be similar to the US Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM). Reports also say that the bombing was so sudden that people didn’t even have a chance to flee.
Following the attack from the PAF, numerous photos and videos surfaced on social media, showing destroyed houses, scattered bodies, and villagers trying to rescue people trapped under the rubble. The death toll is feared to rise further due to the lack of hospitals in the area.
Why Pakistani Air Force killed 30 civilains of Pakistan?
According to media reports, Pakistan has claimed that these attacks targeted Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts. However, as per locals, those killed in the attacks were civilian Pashtun civilians with no connection to the Pakistan Taliban.
Readers should note that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has long been considered a stronghold of terrorism as the TTP dominates the border areas. According to an official report, 605 terrorist incidents have occurred in the province, resulting in the deaths of 138 civilians and the injury of 352 as of August this year.
What's Your Reaction?
