Two Sons of Tribal Leader Shot Dead in South Waziristan
Two sons of a tribal leader were killed in a shooting by unidentified armed men in South Waziristan’s Wana area.
According to police, the incident occurred near the Karikot market. A passerby was also injured in the firing and was subsequently moved to a hospital for medical attention.
DSP Asghar Ali Shah stated that an investigation into the shooting has been initiated and a search for the assailants is underway.
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Updated: 3:03 PM PKT — June 5, 2026
The deceased have been identified as Naveed Wazir and Moeenuddin Wazir, sons of prominent tribal elder Malik Jamil Wazir. The two brothers were reportedly travelling on a motorcycle near Kari Kot Bazaar when they were targeted by the unidentified gunmen, dying at the scene.
This is not the first time the family has been attacked. In September 2024, another of Malik Jamil Wazir’s sons was killed in a bomb attack that also left the elder himself injured. Local PTI MNA Zubair Wazir condemned the latest killings, urging the district administration to improve the law and order situation.
