Security forces successfully rescued all students and staff from Wana Cadet College following a terrorist attack by Afghan militants, sources said on Tuesday.

Latest video footage from Wana Cadet College in South Waziristan showed security forces successfully rescuing all students and staff.

Security sources added that the operation against militants will continue until all attackers are neutralised.

The three militants have been confined to a specific building within the college, which is located at a safe distance from cadet residences, while security forces have cordoned off the surrounding area.

Approximately 650 individuals, including 525 cadets, were present in the college during the attack.

Security officials said the operation was conducted with extreme caution to ensure the safety of all cadets and staff.

The presence of militants inside the college required careful handling to protect the lives of students, the officials added.

In videos released after the attack, rescued cadets could be seen being escorted to safety by security forces.

Students praised the bravery and timely response of the Pakistan Army and other security personnel, stating that the terrorists’ attack was successfully foiled.

One cadet, a Grade 12 student from a modest family in Waziristan, said, “The Pakistan Army built this cadet college to provide us with education, peace, and development. The cowardly terrorists always wanted to deprive Waziristan’s children of education, but they have failed once again and will always fail.”

Meanwhile, the CCTV footage from the college’s main gate has emerged, showing the attack carried out by the militants.

Forensic analysis of a mobile phone recovered from one of the slain militants revealed videos showing the terrorists inside the college and maintaining constant contact with their handlers in Afghanistan.

The attack comes after Afghan militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the college’s main gate, destroying it and damaging nearby buildings.

Two attackers were killed on the spot by prompt action from Pakistani army personnel.