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Cadet College Wana attack
2025 Terror attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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On 10 November 2025, Cadet College Wana in Wana, South Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, was attacked by terrorists. The attackers were described by the Pakistani military as "Khawarij who were affiliated with Fitna-ul-Khawarij", using the Pakistani government's name for the Pakistani Taliban.[1] The attack was aimed at targeting the educational institution and its students/staff. Pakistani security forces killed several of the attackers, and all students and staff were safely evacuated.[2][3][4][5]
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Background
Cadet College Wana is a military-style residential cadet college located in Wana, South Waziristan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.[2]
Attack
On 10 November 2025, an explosive-laden vehicle rammed into the main gate of Cadet College Wana, causing the gate to collapse and damaging adjacent structures.[2] Initially, the attackers attempted to breach the perimeter, but Pakistani troops responded quickly and repelled them.[2] After the blast at the gate, several terrorists entered the college premises, including the administrative block. They were declared surrounded by the army there.[4] A clearance operation was launched, with Pakistani security forces extracting the cadets and staff, engaging the infiltrators. By the next day, all students and teachers had reportedly been evacuated.[6]
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Casualties and damages
At least two terrorists were killed during the initial operation.[7] Some reports suggest that five terrorists, including a suicide bomber, were killed during the operation.[3] At least six civilians were reported injured in the blast at the gate.[8] According to official sources, no students or teachers were reported killed, and all were evacuated safely.[9]
Reaction
The official statement of the Pakistan Army (via Inter-Services Public Relations, ISPR) said the attack was orchestrated by "Indian proxy" militants operating from Afghanistan. The ISPR stressed the rapid response of the troops and drew parallels to the 2014 APS Peshawar attack.[2][4]
Aftermath
All students and staff of Cadet College Wana were safely evacuated. The number of people inside at the time of the attack was estimated at 650, including around 525 cadets.[6]
A clearance operation to eliminate the remaining militants and clear the premises of explosive devices continued until 11 November.[9]
The Pakistani leadership such as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the attack and praised the security forces and reiterated the country's commitment to eliminating terrorism.[7]
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