Planadas:Colombia At least five individuals have lost their lives in a series of violent attacks targeting civilians and security forces across three departments in Colombia. Among the fatalities was a tragic incident in Planadas, where four people, including a 2-month-old infant, perished in a bombing.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the Planadas attack involved an explosives-laden truck detonating near a military installation in the southern Tolima department on Sunday night. Tolima Governor Adriana Magali Matiz expressed profound sorrow over the attack, which resulted in the death of the infant.

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella reported additional attacks in the Algeciras area of the Huila department, where a police officer named Julian Esmith Castano Lopez was killed, alongside injuries to other police personnel and civilians. De la Espriella detailed further incidents involving explosives and armed harassment in the municipalities of Balboa, La Sierra, and Totoro in the southwestern Cauca department, emphasizing the threat these actions pose to local communities' safety.

In response to the escalating violence, President de la Espriella stated that the National Army and National Police have been deployed to restore public order, protect the affected communities, and secure the targeted areas. He announced reinforced security measures, intensified military operations, and special strategies to prevent further attacks and regain territorial control.

The Colombian army's Fifth Division condemned the Planadas bombing, labeling it a "terrorist act" and a "serious violation of human rights." The military's statement highlighted the disregard for civilian safety and the endangerment of military personnel. The region of southern Tolima has historically faced unrest due to dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), with previous drone strikes in Planadas attributed to the guerrilla network.