Seven abducted FC personnel freed after deadly TTP attack near Peshawar
Seven FC personnel abducted during a TTP attack near Peshawar that killed six have been released, as Pakistan confirms cross-border strikes on militant hideouts.
Kamran Ali
Correspondent Nukta
Kamran Ali, a seasoned journalist from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has a decade of experience covering terrorism, human rights, politics, economy, climate change, culture, and sports. With an MS in Media Studies, he has worked across print, radio, TV, and digital media, producing investigative reports and co-hosting shows that highlight critical issues.
All seven abducted FC personnel have been freed, one day after they were taken hostage during the TTP assault near Peshawar.
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Seven Pakistani paramilitary personnel abducted during a militant assault on a Frontier Constabulary post near Peshawar have been released and returned home safely, security officials confirmed on Thursday. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan carried out the June 9 attack in the Hassan Khel area, killing six FC personnel and wounding four others.
What happened to the FC personnel abducted in the Peshawar attack?
All seven abducted FC personnel have been freed, one day after they were taken hostage during the TTP assault near Peshawar. A senior security official confirmed their release to Nukta, though the circumstances remain unclear. The TTP also confirmed the release, saying it was ordered by the group's leadership.
How many FC personnel were taken during the Hassan Khel attack?
Militants initially abducted 10 FC personnel during the June 9 assault on the post in Hassan Khel. Three were released as the attackers retreated, though no reasons were given. The remaining seven were held until their release the following day.
The TTP claimed the freed personnel had pledged not to work in any government role or carry out official duties. That claim has not been independently verified. The group had earlier released photographs and video footage it said showed the captives.
Did Pakistan carry out strikes in Afghanistan after the Peshawar attack?
Pakistan confirmed it conducted cross-border strikes on militant hideouts in Afghanistan in response to the FC post attack. Information Minister Atta Tarar described the operation as a precision strike that killed 26 militants and destroyed four facilities. Tarar said the strikes were based on credible intelligence and targeted safe havens used by the TTP.
The cross-border operation followed a series of deadly attacks attributed to the group, which Pakistan also refers to as "Fitna Al Khwarij." Pakistan has long accused Afghanistan of allowing TTP fighters to use Afghan territory as a base for attacks inside Pakistan. Islamabad has raised the issue repeatedly, but Kabul has denied providing sanctuary to the group.
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