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Retaliatory strikes at Angoor Adda: Security forces inflict heavy losses on Taliban

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Retaliatory strikes at Angoor Adda: Security forces inflict heavy losses on Taliban

Web Desk: Pakistani forces exchanged fire with Afghan Taliban positions near the Angoor Adda border crossing on Sunday after alleged cross-border attacks targeted civilian areas, according to reports from the Pakistani side.

The reports accused Afghan Taliban forces of opening fire on civilian-populated areas, raising fears of casualties. However, the number of people killed or injured remains unconfirmed.

In response, Pakistani security forces reportedly engaged multiple Afghan Taliban posts near Angoor Adda, with the reports claiming several casualties among Taliban personnel.

Meanwhile, Pakistani forces were said to be continuing operations against Taliban positions in the border area.

The Pakistani account warned of a forceful response to further attacks on civilian areas, signaling the possibility of continued military exchanges along the volatile frontier.

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zaryun pervaiz
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zaryun pervaiz

The writer is an analyst covering politics, national security, foreign affairs, policy shifts in South Asia and beyond, energy and economy.

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