SOUTH WAZIRISTAN - In a devastating act of terrorism orchestrated by Indian intelligence, an explosives-laden vehicle detonated near a military checkpoint in the Azam Warsak Bazaar area of South Waziristan on May 3, 2026, martyring one civilian, injuring 19 others, and causing extensive damage to a nearby madrassa and residential homes.
The attack-claimed by an Afghan-based terrorist group affiliated with Fitna al-Khawarij-has been directly linked by Pakistani security officials to India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), which continues to use Afghan soil to destabilize Pakistan.
According to security sources, a high-alert unit of the Pakistan Army intercepted an explosives-laden coach approaching a military post in Azam Warsak. The attacker, driving a large vehicle packed with explosive material, was neutralized at a distance from the checkpoint before reaching his target.
However, the massive explosion that followed caused widespread destruction. The blast was so powerful that it partially collapsed the roofs of:
A Madrassa (religious school) - where children were present when the blast occurred
Several residential houses - belonging to local families
A Petrol pump - which sustained severe structural damage
Multiple shops in the Azam Warsak Bazaar
A civilian was martyred and 19 others injured, including women and children, some of whom were students at the madrassa.
The attack struck during the final days of the holy month of Ramadan, a time when families gather for prayers and peaceful reflection. Instead, the evening of May 3 brought terror to the residents of Azam Warsak.
Local sources confirmed that the madrassa had students inside at the time of the detonation. The explosion collapsed sections of the school's roof, and several young students were rushed to the hospital with injuries. Panic swept through the bazaar as residents rushed out of their homes, fearing additional attacks.
The wounded were transported to the District Headquarters Hospital in Wana, where Medical Superintendent Dr. Jan Muhammad declared an emergency to handle the influx of casualties. Officials confirmed that some of the injured remain in critical condition.
Pakistani security officials have unequivocally blamed India's intelligence agency RAW for orchestrating the attack through its proxy network, Fitna al-Khawarij.
Recent revelations by Indian journalists and a retired Indian Colonel have confirmed what Pakistan has long asserted: India sponsors terrorist activities inside Pakistan.
Aditya Raj Kaul, an Indian journalist known to have links with RAW, stated that "our identity for carrying out terrorism in Pakistan can be anything"-adding that the face of RAW operatives could be Afghan, Indian, Bangladeshi, or even Baloch.
Retired Indian Colonel Rajesh Power admitted that "Fitna al-Hindustan" and "Fitna al-Khawarij" are using Afghan territory to carry out terrorist attacks in Pakistan. He further disclosed that these groups receive financial support from India, while weapons and intelligence are supplied by Israel.
According to security experts, India's intelligence agency has turned into a "terrorism factory," with its fingerprints found on attacks ranging from suicide bombings in Pakistan to the killings of Sikh leaders in Canada and the United States.
The attack has been claimed by an Afghan-based terrorist group operating under the Fitna al-Khawarij umbrella. Previous confessions by arrested militants confirm that these groups run training centers in Afghanistan's Paktika province with the knowledge and support of the Afghan Taliban regime.
An arrested militant leader, Amir Sohail (alias Maulvi Haider), confessed that:
He received regular training at a facility in Afghanistan's Paktika province
Fitna al-Khawarij has links with ISIS and Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan
The group receives backing from RAW and other foreign intelligence agencies
His network included more than 20 Afghan nationals involved in attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Despite repeated requests from Islamabad, the Afghan Taliban regime has refused to act against these terror groups, allowing them to continue cross-border attacks. Security sources confirmed that Afghan Taliban and affiliated Khawarij elements are continuously targeting innocent civilians to achieve their malicious objectives.
The foiled attack in Azam Warsak, while tragic in its civilian toll, is also a testament to the vigilance and professionalism of Pakistan's security forces. By intercepting the vehicle before it reached its target, troops prevented what could have been a mass casualty event at the military post.
Following the incident, the area was cordoned off and a search operation was launched to eliminate any remaining threats.
Operation Ghazab lil-Haq continues across the border regions, with Pakistan's armed forces targeting terrorist hideouts on both sides of the Durand Line. The security forces remain resolute in their commitment to defend the nation-as they have always done.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Martyred | 1 Civilian (may increase if critical injuries worsen) |
| Injured | 19 Civilians (including women and madrassa children) |
| Attacker Status | Neutralized on the spot |
| Damaged Structures | Madrassa (religious school), residential houses, petrol pump, multiple shops |
| Responsible Group | Fitna al-Khawarij (Afghan-based, Indian-sponsored) |
| Foreign Intelligence Link | RAW (India) provides financial support; Israel provides weapons/tech |
