Three terrorists are still hiding inside the premises, but they are nowhere near the students’ block, security sources said
All students and teachers present at Cadet College Wana have been rescued safely as the operation against terrorists has entered its final phase, security sources confirmed on Tuesday.
“The operation will conclude in a comprehensive manner,” the source said, noting that security personnel were committed to eliminating the remaining terrorists present in the college premises. “The security operation will continue until the last terrorist is sent to hell,” the security source added.
This was reported by a worker rescued by security forces Express Pakinomistadding that the construction of a mosque was underway inside the college at the time of the attack. He added that the number of terrorists involved could have been more than three.
Security sources said there were still at least three terrorists hiding in the college premises. But officials confirmed they were nowhere near the students’ block of flats.
Students of Cadet College Wana have expressed unwavering resolve following a dastardly terror attack on the college, praising the Pakistan Army for providing them with opportunities for education and peace in the region.
One of the students said, “The Pakistan Army established this cadet college for us so that we could achieve education, peace and progress.”
Condemning the attackers, the student added: “These cowardly terrorists have always wanted the children of Waziristan to remain deprived of education so that they can impose their evil ideology.”
“They tried one more time but failed — and they will always fail,” he said, reflecting the strong spirit among the students in the face of adversity.
According to an ISPR statement issued on Monday, terrorists tried to storm the college the same morning. The attack began with a suicide blast 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 quickly and engaged 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.
On Tuesday, it emerged that around 650 people were still stranded at the college. Independent media platform The Khorosan diaries it wrote X that the security forces were currently preparing a plan to evacuate the students.
UPDATE: There are a total of 537 students present at the Cadet College, of which 137 have already been evacuated.
The remaining children are stuck in the dormitory due to crossfire. However, they have not been taken hostage, but have remained blocked in the clashes as…— The Khorasan Diary (@khorasandiary) 11 November 2025
The authorities clarified that the students have not been taken hostage, but remain confined to their dormitories as the attackers occupy the administration block opposite the student block, Khorasan diaries wrote X.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan had provided evidence to Afghanistan showing how individuals received training there before launching attacks inside Pakistan. Express news reported.
He warned that if Kabul failed to curb such elements, Islamabad would have no choice but to take the necessary measures.
Addressing the media in the capital, Naqvi said that a suicide blast at Islamabad G-11 took place at 12:39 p.m., resulting in the martyrdom of 12 people and injuring 27 others. He added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had provided immediate medical attention to the injured.
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According to the minister, the suicide bomber had planned to enter the district court premises, but without doing so, he instead detonated near a police vehicle. “Our first priority is to identify the suicide bomber,” he said.
Naqvi further stated that a vehicle-borne suicide bomber had detonated at an entry point in Wana a day earlier, when clearance operations were still underway. He said evidence suggested Afghan involvement in the Wana attack as communications links were traced to Afghanistan.
“The elements involved in the judicial attack will also be exposed,” he said, affirming that Pakistan would not compromise on its security. “We are aware of what Afghanistan is doing, but those behind the judicial incident will face consequences,” Naqvi added.
