Three Killed in Bajaur as Mortar Shells Fired from Afghan Border

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•The attack occurred in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
•Mortar shells were fired from across the border in Afghanistan.
•Three fatalities were reported due to the shelling.
•Security sources confirmed the incident on April 15, 2026.

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▸If Pakistani security forces increase border patrols and surveillance then cross-border attacks may decrease, improving safety for local residents and reducing tensions.

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REGIONALDawn (Pakistan)3 killed in KP’s Bajaur as mortar shells fired from across Afghan border: security sources

Three people were killed in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after mortar shells were fired from across the Afghan border. The incident raises security concerns for residents near the border and highlights ongoing tensions in the region. Pakistani security forces are likely to increase vigilance to prevent further cross-border attacks.