TIMELINE: '97 Pakistani soldiers killed in 3 months in terror incidents along Afghanistan border'

By Ifthikar Gilani

ANKARA (AA) – Last week Pakistani army conducted "retaliatory" strikes allegedly against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) a militant group inside Afghanistan in Khost and Kunar provinces. While Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid condemned the attack, Shabir Ahmed Osmani, director of information said at least 41 people including children were killed in the attack.

Pakistani sources, however, said the action was taken after a series of terrorist attacks on its forces in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, bordering Afghanistan over the past many months.

From January to March 2022, a total of "97 Pakistani soldiers and officers were killed in terrorist attacks," said Pakistan army media wing head Lt-Gen Baber Iftikhar at a press briefing.

Here is a timeline detailing major terrorist attacks against Pakistani forces since January 2022:

Jan. 1

Unidentified assailants killed a police official, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Asghar, near Mandan Police Station in Bannu town (Bannu District).

Jan. 5

During an intelligence-based operation (IBOs) in Kot Kili village of South Waziristan District, two soldiers lost their lives.

Jan. 13

A terrorist attack kills an army soldier at a military post in Janikhel area of Bannu District.

Jan. 16

Frontier Corps (FC) soldier lost his life in a terror attack near Karmukhel village of Lakki Marwat District.

Jan. 17

Unidentified assailants shot a shopkeeper present inside his shop near Sheegal Stop in the Afghan refugees camp of Gandaf Gadoon Amazai Industrial Estate in Swabi District.

Jan. 19

Terrorists in an ambush injure three policemen in Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) of Dera Ismail Khan District.

Jan. 21

One Frontier Corps (FC) soldier was killed and another one injured in an attack launched allegedly by Baloch Nationalist Army (BNA).

Jan. 25

A Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed during a raid in Urmur village on the outskirts of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Jan. 26

A security guard was killed and a supervisor kidnapped in a terrorist attack on the installation of an oil exploration company in the Hangu District.

10 soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack on a check post in Kech District of Balochistan Province.

Jan. 28

Gunmen kill Awami National Party (ANP) leader Malik Shah Khalid Khan and his cousin in a car in Bajaur District.

Three Pakistani security force personnel were killed in a landmine blast in the Mat area of Dera Bugti district in Balochistan Province.

Jan 30

One Christian pastor lost his life while another sustained injury in a gun attack near Madina Market within the jurisdiction of Gulbahar Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Jan. 31

Two police personnel were killed in the firing of unidentified armed motorcyclists in the Doaba area of Hangu District.

Two security forces personnel were killed in a remote-controlled bomb attack when they are patrolling the gas pipeline from Sui to Dera Murad Jamali in the Rabi area of Dera Murad Jamali district in Balochistan.

Feb. 1

Three Army personnel were killed and several others injured when Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) targeted a military convoy with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Absar Kaor area of Turbat town in Kech District of Balochistan.

Feb. 2

One soldier was killed during an exchange of fire when Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants allegedly tried to enter a security forces' camp in Panjgur District.

Feb. 3

One police officer was killed and two others sustained injuries after unidentified assailants opened fire on them at a check-post within the remits of Jalozai Police Station in Nowshera District.

Feb. 4

Six people, including two Levies personnel, were injured after unidentified militants threw a grenade at a Levies check-post at the Roghani Road area of Chaman town in Killa Abdullah district.

Feb. 6

At least five soldiers were killed after terrorists launched a cross-border attack from Afghanistan on the Army troops stationed in Kurram District, according to Pakistani media reports.

Feb. 7

Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were injured in an explosion on Sariab Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan.

Feb 12

Four army personnel were killed and several others injured during a clash with Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) militants at Zandoi Gwash near Teertij in the Awaran district of Balochistan, reports Pakistani media.

Feb. 18

Three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed when Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants targeted a convoy in the Bobli area of North Waziristan District.

Feb. 19

Unidentified militants hurled two grenades injuring three policemen inside the Phandu Police Station on the outskirts of Peshawar.

Feb. 19

BLF militants attacked the security personnel standing in front of the main gate of the Army camp at Chib Rekani area of Gwadar District killing one army personnel.

Feb. 19

One soldier was killed and another one sustained an injury when Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) militants hurled a grenade at the Army check post in the Apsar Abdruk area of Turbat town in Kech District.

Feb. 20

One soldier dies in an operation against terrorists in North Waziristan District. Another soldier was killed in Kohlu town (Kohlu District).

Feb. 21

Three soldiers were killed and five others injured when a convoy of Security Forces (SFs) was attacked by Baloch Raj Aajoi Sangar (BRAS) militants in the Badok area along the Makran Coastal Highway in Gwadar District of Balochistan, reports Pakistani media.

Feb. 22

At least five Police personnel got injured in a remote-control blast in Maddi Road Gara in Kulachi tehsil of Dera Ismail Khan District.

Feb. 25

Two policemen were killed and another injured after gunmen attacked them at a restaurant in the Eastern Bypass area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan.

Feb. 28

Three security force personnel were killed and five others injured when Baloch Raji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS) cadres attacked a military convoy in Badok area of Gwadar District, claims Pakistani media reports

March 2

A blast in Quetta kills a police officer and 24 people

March 4

At least 62 worshippers lost their lives and 194 others were injured when a suicide attacker detonated himself inside a Shia Mosque in the Koocha Risaldar area of Peshawar.

March 8

A suicide bomb explosion at the Jail Road of Sibbi town (Sibbi District) kills seven security personnel and wounded 28 others, reports Pakistan’s Samaa TV.

March 12

One Policeman sustained injuries when terrorists targeted a police van through a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) blast in a suburban area of Tank town (Tank District) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Pakistan’s ARY News.

March 12

One army soldier was killed while another one was injured when Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) cadres targeted the old vegetable market in Turbat town of Kech District.

March 12

Two soldiers were killed and several others were injured when Baloch Nationalist Army (BNA) cadres attacked an Army convoy in the Shapuk area of Kech District.

March 15

At least seven Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed and six others injured in a landmine explosion, reports the Balochistan Post.

March 19

A constable of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) was killed by unidentified militants in Lakki Marwat District.

March 21

Two soldiers, three civilians, and four terrorists were killed during a terrorist attack in the Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

March 22

Gunmen kill Awami National Party (ANP) election nominee for a general council seat Musawir Dawar in Mirali Bazaar of North Waziristan District.

March 23

Four soldiers were killed in the Hassan Khel area of North Waziristan District during an exchange of fire with terrorists who attempted to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan.

March 30

Six soldiers were killed after security forces foiled three terrorists' attempts to enter a military compound in the Tank area of Dera Ismail Khan District.

March 30

Two soldiers were killed during an exchange of fire between the security forces and terrorists in Makin, South Waziristan District.

April 3

Five Army personnel were killed and two others injured when Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) militants targeted their convoy in the Kanera area of Awaran District.

April 3

Two Army personnel were killed and several others injured when Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants targeted their outpost in the Zamuran area of Kech District.

April 7

One Army personnel was killed and another one injured in the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants' attack in the Abdoi area of Tump tehsil in Kech District.

April 8

Two soldiers were killed and one other sustained injury while two terrorists were also gunned down in an information-based operation (IBO) in the Singi area of Mashkai tehsil in Awaran District of Balochistan.

April 11

Five policemen were killed in a rocket attack carried out by terrorists on a Police van near Chowk Yadgar of Kulachi area in Dera Ismail Khan.

April 12

An army officer and a soldier were killed during an exchange of fire between security forces and a group of terrorists in the Birmal area of South Waziristan district.