On February 21, 2026, a tragic incident in the Chapri locality of Tirah Valley, Khyber District, resulted in the deaths of five civilians, including two children, after multiple mortar shells struck a residential area during Iftar. The attack, which injured seven others, has sparked widespread panic and protests among local residents demanding accountability. Security sources reported that the shells were fired from an unidentified location, and investigations are underway. The deceased have been identified as Mehran Khan, Muntazir Afridi, Khogai, and Akumat, all local residents. Following the incident, the area has seen heightened security measures, and protesters have expressed their frustration, stating that the government is 'not fulfilling its responsibility in maintaining peace' and demanding an end to the 'killing of innocent civilians' (Tribune Latest).