All 650 Students and Staff Safely Evacuated as Security Forces Foil Terrorist Attack at Wana Cadet College

**ISLAMABAD (Qudrat Daily)** — Security forces successfully carried out a **major operation against terrorists** at **Wana Cadet College in South Waziristan**, rescuing all **650 students and staff members** unharmed after militants launched an attack on the institution.

According to official sources, **three Afghan militants** infiltrated the college premises and were receiving continuous instructions via phone from handlers across the border in **Afghanistan**. Security forces surrounded the area and launched a **comprehensive and courageous clearance operation**, which is now in its **final phase**.

The operation began after **terrorists rammed an explosive-laden vehicle** into the college’s main gate on **November 10**, causing a powerful explosion that destroyed the entrance and damaged nearby buildings. However, the **Pakistan Army responded immediately**, killing **two terrorists on the spot** and containing the situation before it could escalate.

Security sources confirmed that the remaining terrorist is hiding in a building far from the cadets’ residential area, and clearance operations are being conducted with utmost caution to avoid any harm to students.

Military officials stated that the **attack was planned by Afghan-based extremists** and reaffirmed that such militants have **“no connection with Islam or the peace-loving people of Pakistan.”** The army vowed to continue operations **“until the last terrorist is eliminated.”**

The **cadets and teachers expressed gratitude** to the Pakistan Army for their swift and professional response. One student from grade 12 said, *“The army built this college to give us education, peace, and progress. The terrorists want to keep us in darkness, but they have failed once again—and they will always fail.”*

Security forces emphasized that the **attack on innocent tribal students** is a desperate attempt to undermine stability in the region, but the **armed forces’ bravery, professionalism, and sacrifices** have once again thwarted the plans of those seeking chaos.

Authorities also released **CCTV footage** showing the moment the explosive-laden vehicle rammed into the main gate, underscoring the intensity of the attack and the swift response that prevented a tragedy of much greater scale.