From Jandola to Islamabad: The Tale of Resistance and Reckoning
Nestled in the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Jandola was a peaceful tehsil until 2007, when the Taliban infiltrated the area and began targeting the Pakistan Army. Despite the presence of troops, the soldiers operated under strict orders of restraint, maintaining a cautious stance to avoid collateral damage. However, a sudden missile attack by a local chieftain on an army checkpoint changed everything. The attack claimed the lives of 18 soldiers, leaving a captain severely wounded. This act of violence awakened the deeply entrenched bonds within the 35 FF unit, which had lost its comrades. For military personnel, a unit is more than an assignment—it’s a family forged through shared hardships, battles, and sacrifices. With their patience stretched thin, the unit retaliated with full force. Civilians were evacuated, and the surrounding villages were purged of insurgents. As a symbolic gesture, the injured captain was later brought back to the same post, standing triumphantly...