Residents of South Waziristan have urged authorities to put an end to repeated nighttime quadcopter flights and exchanges of gunfire after another night of unrest left communities fearful and disrupted daily life.
Residents from Kalosha, Azam Warsak and Paley Chowk in Birmal Tehsil told media that they heard quadcopters flying overhead, along with sustained gunfire and explosions, during the night of August 4–5.
They said the disturbances caused panic among families and prevented many people from sleeping.
According to residents, similar incidents have continued for several months now, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty across the area.
They said the repeated nighttime activity had begun to affect the mental well-being of local people, particularly women and children.
Residents also claimed that several explosions occurred close to residential areas during the night, heightening concerns about safety and security. They appealed to the authorities to ensure peace in the area and prevent further disturbances during the night.
There was no immediate official confirmation of the residents’ account. Neither security forces nor the district administration had issued a formal statement on the reported overnight incidents.
However, a senior district administration official said that militants had launched an attack on a security forces’ checkpost along Azam Warsak Road in Birmal late at night.
According to the official, security personnel responded immediately and repelled the attack. No further details were provided, and the official did not comment on reports of quadcopter flights or explosions near residential areas.
The latest reported incident comes amid residents’ growing concerns over recurring nighttime security-related activity in Birmal Tehsil.
Locals say repeated flights by quadcopters along with gunfire and blasts have become increasingly frequent in recent months, prompting renewed calls for authorities to restore a sense of security and normalcy in the area.
