Security forces foil Khawarij’s cross-border infiltration attempt

RAWALPINDI: Security forces successfully foiled a cross-border infiltration from Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists from two locations in Kurram and North Waziristan.

According to security sources, a group of 20 to 25 Khawarij used Afghan Taliban posts to infiltrate Pakistan on December 27/28 but were retaliated decisively.

On the morning of December 28, more terrorists of the banned outfit tried to infiltrate Pakistan.

After the infiltration attempt was thwarted, the Khawarij in coordination with the Afghan Taliban opened an unprovoked firing on Pakistani posts using heavy weapons.

The security forces responded swiftly and effectively to the unprovoked firing and not only neutralised the infiltration attempt but also delivered a strong counterattack.

The security sources claimed heavy loss on the Afghan side, saying that over 15 militants, including Afghan Taliban members, were killed, with many others injured.

The operation forced the Afghan Taliban to abandon six posts along the border, incurring heavy losses on their side.

Initial reports suggest significant damage on the Afghan side, with further casualties likely. Despite the intensity of the exchange, Pakistan’s security forces reported no fatalities and only three injuries.

The officials from the Pakistan side confirmed no casualties were reported and only three were injured.

Pakistan has repeatedly called on the Afghan interim government to prevent its territory from being used by militants for cross-border aggression.