Over 500 Cadet College students trapped as military, terrorists exchange fire in Wana
ISPR says at least three terrorists still hiding inside college premises, operation ongoing
Web Desk
November 11, 2025
Security forces foil terror bid on Cadet College Wana on November 10.
Over 500 students were trapped inside Cadet College Wana on Tuesday while security forces exchanged fire with terrorists on the campus premises in South Waziristan. Some 115 students have reportedly been evacuated since Monday, when the operation began.
ISPR sources said there were still at least three militants hiding within the college premises. However, officials confirmed they were not near the students' residential block.
According to an ISPR statement issued Monday, terrorists attempted to storm the college that morning. The attack began with a suicide explosion at the main entrance, injuring 15 civilians and four security personnel. The injured officials were identified as Naib Subedar Tabish, Lance Havaldar Shakeel, and soldiers Abdullah and Waqas.
Officials confirmed that security forces responded swiftly, engaging the attackers before they could enter the college premises. In the ensuing exchange of fire, two terrorists were killed. A clearance and search operation was then launched in the surrounding area.