Mardan Katlang drone attack
The recent counterterrorism operation in the Katlang region of Mardan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sparked popular outrage and prompted serious concerns about military methods, civilian safety, and government accountability. The provincial administration has acknowledged and apologised for the unfortunate civilian losses caused by the operation, promising an inquiry into the events that resulted in the loss of innocent lives. Allegations of Drone Strike Adding to the issue, Swat MPA Dr. Amjad Ali said that the operation was actually a "drone strike" that killed nine people. According to him, the victims were a Gujjar family out grazing cattle in the highlands when they were attacked. The victims' bodies were apparently so severely mutilated that identification was impossible. Dr. Ali also chastised the government for denying access to the site and thwarting efforts to recover the dead. "These are peaceful people who have lived here for thousands of years,...
