At 9.45pm, a final telegram was received informing the garrison that the Fakir had passed Khar and was advancing on Malakand. The telegram also stated that neither the levies nor the people would act against him, and that the hills to the east of the camp were covered with Pathans. Shortly after, the communication wire was cut.
At 9:45pm, a final update was received by the garrison informing them that the Fakir had crossed Khar and was heading towards Malakand. The message also stated that neither the local forces nor the population would oppose him, and that the eastern hills surrounding the camp were inhabited by Pathans. Shortly after, the communication link was severed.