ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed three terrorists in two separate operations in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, the military’s media wing reported.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Bara area of Khyber district. During the operation, the forces successfully targeted a terrorist location, killing two militants identified as Haqyar Afridi, alias Khyberay, and Gulla Jan.
In a separate incident, security forces killed one terrorist and wounded three others who were attempting to cross the border from Afghanistan into South Waziristan.
The ISPR statement noted that a group of militants attempting to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in South Waziristan was detected, and the forces effectively thwarted their attempt, resulting in one terrorist’s death and three others being injured.
The statement also reiterated Pakistan’s calls for the interim Afghan government to enhance border management and prevent the use of Afghan territory by militants to carry out attacks against Pakistan.
Pakistan’s security forces remain committed to securing the border and eradicating terrorism, the ISPR concluded.
Two Killed in IED Blasts in Bajaur
Earlier on Saturday, two separate IED blasts in the Bajaur tribal district killed a police constable and a civilian, as militancy continues to rise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Official data reveals that this year, 75 police officers have been killed, and 113 others have been injured in attacks and targeted killings in the region.
President and PM Praise Security Forces
Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their successful operations against militants.
In separate statements, both leaders commended the forces for eliminating three terrorists and preventing an infiltration attempt at the border.
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President Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to eliminating terrorism, promising continued operations until the threat is fully eradicated. Prime Minister Sharif emphasized national unity in the fight against extremism and reiterated the government’s dedication to securing the country.
Recent Operations
Earlier, on Friday, security forces killed seven terrorists, including high-value targets, in operations conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
On Tuesday, Pakistan announced plans to launch a comprehensive military operation against terrorist groups in Balochistan, following a meeting of the Apex Committee of the National Action Plan (NAP), chaired by Prime Minister Sharif, to address rising terror attacks in the province.