Pakistan Army water dispute in South Waziristan injures 22 soldiers

A reported brawl involving Pakistani Army personnel, including elite SSG commandos, over a water tanker in Upper South Waziristan left around 22 soldiers injured, according to unverified claims. The clash reportedly began with a dispute over water distribution at the Asman Manja brigade headquarters, escalating to involve Frontier Corps and intelligence officials. The area faces severe water shortages, with tanker supplies essential for military and government establishments. No official statement has been issued by the Pakistan Army, and details regarding the injured and the incident's sequence remain unconfirmed. The reported fight allegedly continued from an open field to areas around the headquarters, with video footage surfacing but not independently verified.