Pakistan Army fight over water: Elite SSG commandos clash with soldiers from different units over tanker, 22 injured in the brawl

A video showing a reported clash involving personnel from different Pakistani security units including special forces has emerged from Upper South Waziristan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with a dispute over a water tanker said to have triggered the confrontation. The Pakistan Army has not issued an official statement on the reported incident.

According to the video, the incident took place near the government headquarters of the Asman Manza Brigade in the Asman Manja area. Personnel from the Special Services Group (SSG), Frontier Corps and intelligence agencies were reportedly involved in the dispute.

The confrontation is said to have begun after an argument over access to water escalated into a physical fight involving uniformed soldiers and intelligence officials in plain clothes.


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Dispute over tanker reportedly turns violent

Reports indicate that the Asman Manza area is facing a serious shortage of water, with military and government establishments also depending on tankers for supplies.

When a tanker reportedly arrived at the brigade headquarters, an argument broke out between SSG personnel and intelligence officials over the distribution of the water. The dispute allegedly intensified before Frontier Corps personnel also became involved.

The confrontation reportedly continued for some time, creating chaos around the headquarters.

A video said to be linked to the incident has also surfaced. The footage reportedly shows uniformed personnel and civilians engaged in a physical altercation, with individuals seen punching and kicking each other.

According to reports, the confrontation was not limited to a single location and allegedly continued from an open field to areas around the headquarters.

Around 22 soldiers are reportedly said to have sustained injuries in the clash. However, details about the injured personnel and the circumstances surrounding the incident have not been independently verified.

Water shortage adds to tensions

Upper South Waziristan has long faced problems with water availability, with tanker supplies reportedly being used in areas lacking regular access to water.

Residents in parts of the district are said to depend on tankers, while government and security establishments also require tanker supplies. Against this backdrop, disputes over access to available water have reportedly intensified tensions in the area.

The latest incident has been linked to such a dispute, although the full circumstances remain unclear.

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No official statement from Pakistan Army

There has been no official statement from the Pakistani Army regarding the reported confrontation at the time of the report.

As a result, claims about the number of injured personnel, the sequence of events and the extent of the clash remain unverified and should be treated as reported information until an official account is available.