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 arrived informing the garrison that the Fakir had crossed Khar and was advancing on Malakand. The message also noted that neither the local authorities nor the civilians would take action against him, and that the hills to the east of the camp were inhabited by Pathans. Shortly after, the communication line was cut off.