Soldiers’ bodies being transported on animals in Tirah Valley have sparked outrage, and questions are being raised about why helicopters aren’t being used.
Before anyone jumps to conclusions or fuels baseless propaganda, let’s set the record straight.Firstly, Tirah Valley is an active warzone.
This region is a stronghold for terrorists, where every move is monitored. Deploying helicopters in such a volatile environment is extremely risky. A single RPG or anti-aircraft shot could take down a chopper, causing more casualties. Helicopters are not there to flaunt convenience they are deployed to protect and save lives, not to take unnecessary risks.Secondly, geography matters.
If you’re criticizing this practice, it’s clear you’ve never studied the terrain of Tirah or areas like it. Tirah Valley is rugged, mountainous, and unforgiving, with sharp ravines and steep slopes. Helicopters cannot simply land wherever they please. Pick-up points are coordinated with ground troops for safety and practicality. In many areas, transporting bodies on animals is the only viable option because even helicopters can’t access such locations.
To put it bluntly: You save lives, not dead bodies, when you have to choose.During this operation, helicopters were engaged in attacking and eliminating terrorists, protecting the living troops in the field. The mission always prioritizes saving lives over retrieving bodies it’s a painful but necessary reality of war. Even the U.S. military abandoned areas like Nuristan for similar reasons: the terrain and risks made holding or operating in such regions nearly impossible.
To the critics mocking this practice:You belittled our soldiers for years, accusing them of fighting for dollars, VPN bans, and DHA plots. Now, suddenly, you claim to care about their dignity but only because it suits your agenda to discredit the armed forces.
Let me be clear: Enough is enough.Your ignorance of geography, combat realities, and the sacrifices of these men is appalling. Transporting bodies on animals is not a sign of disrespect it’s a necessity dictated by terrain and operational risks.Our soldiers give their lives in the harshest conditions, fighting for a nation that often fails to appreciate them. Their sacrifices demand gratitude and respect, not armchair outrage from those who neither understand nor care.
Pakistan’s defenders know what they’re doing. They deserve honor, not opportunistic criticism.
