Foreign Diplomat Convoy Hit by IED in Malam Jabba, Militants Suspected

Sep 24, 2024, 04:15 AM

A convoy of foreign diplomats was attacked by an improvised explosive device (IED) while passing through Malam Jabba in the Swat district. The attack has been attributed to the 'Chena Intelligence Network' (CEN), a group linked to the former Jamaat-ul-Ahrar faction of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP). However, some sources dispute this claim, arguing that the group lacks an active network in the district. The Pakistani Taliban have denied involvement in the IED attack. The provincial government stated that it was unaware of the diplomats' visit to Swat district, suggesting that militants were aware and planned the attack. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.