Security forces kill eight terrorists as an infiltration attempt on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border thwarted: ISPR
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD, April 06 (SABAH): Security forces killed eight terrorists and injured another four as they thwarted an infiltration attempt on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan District.
According to the statement issue by the ISPR, on night 5/6 April, movement of a group of terrorists, trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces in general area Hassan Khel, North Waziristan District.
Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. After an intense exchange of fire, eight terrorists were killed, while four others got injured.
Pakistan has consistently been asking Interim Afghan Government to ensure effective border management on their side of the border. Interim Afghan Government is expected to fulfill its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by terrorists for perpetuating acts of terrorism against Pakistan.
Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area as security forces of Pakistan are determined and remain committed to secure its borders and wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.
Meanwhile President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for thwarting an infiltration attempt at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan.
In their separate statements on Sunday, they appreciated the security forces for killing eight terrorists.
President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed the resolve of Pakistan’s valiant armed forces to defend the country’s geographical boundaries. He said that actions against militants will continue until the menace of terrorism is completely eradicated.
He emphasized that the entire nation stands with the security forces in this war against terrorism.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that officers and personnel of Pakistan’s armed forces are tirelessly working day and night to thwart any malicious attempts along the country’s borders.
Meanwhile Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has paid glowing tribute to the security forces for foiling an infiltration attempt from the Pak-Afghan border.
Mohsin Naqvi stated that, as always, the security forces acted promptly and thwarted the infiltration attempt by the terrorists in North Waziristan. He further said that Pakistan’s brave security forces eliminated eight terrorists who were attempting to infiltrate. “We salute the security forces for crushing the evil intentions of these terrorists,” he added. Praising the professionalism of the security forces, the Interior Minister said the nation greatly values the operations carried out by the security forces against the terrorists. He added that the nation is proud of the courage and professional expertise of its security forces and stands shoulder to shoulder with them.