Pakistani Forces Foil Terrorist Infiltration Attempt Through Afghan Border

Six terrorists were killed during the encounter in Zhob district bordering Afghanistan

Thu Jan 23 2025
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces thwarted an infiltration attempt by a group of terrorists trying to cross the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the Zhob district of southwestern Balochistan province. Six terrorists of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in the operation, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.

“The movement of Khwarij (terrorists) was picked up by the security forces in general area Sambaza of Zhob district on the night of January 22-23rd which was effectively engaged by troops and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate,” the country military’s media wing said in a statement.

“Resultantly, six Khwarij (terrorists) were sent to hell”, ISPR added.

This is the second infiltration attempt by Khwarij within a week in the Zhob district bordering Afghanistan.

“A large quantity of weapons, ammunition & explosives was also recovered”, the military statement added.

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Pakistan has consistently been asking the Interim Afghan Government to ensure effective border management on their side of the border, the ISPR stated.

The statement said Interim Afghan Government is expected to fulfill its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by Khwarij for perpetuating acts of terrorism against Pakistan.

“Security Forces of Pakistan remain committed to secure its borders & eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country,” the military resolved in the statement.

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