The ISPR revealed that the primary operation, an intelligence-based operation (IBO) carried out on Friday, resulted within the elimination of 4 terrorists.Subsequently, in a follow-up operation, 4 extra terrorists had been neutralized by safety forces.
In a separate incident, 5 terrorists making an attempt to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border had been recognized by safety forces. Two of them, recognized as Hazrat Umer and Rehman Niaz, had been killed in an trade of fireplace, whereas three others sustained accidents.
“After an intense fireplace trade, two terrorists–Hazrat Umer and Rehman Niaz–were additionally despatched to hell, whereas three different terrorists obtained injured,” it added.
The ISPR reiterated Pakistan’s requires efficient border administration by the interim Afghan authorities, stressing the necessity to stop the usage of Afghan soil by terrorists in opposition to Pakistan.
“The interim Afghan authorities is anticipated to fulfil its obligations and deny the usage of Afghan soil by terrorists for perpetrating acts of terrorism in opposition to Pakistan,” the discharge mentioned. “The safety forces of Pakistan are decided and stay dedicated to securing its borders and wiping out the menace of terrorism from the nation,” it added.
In keeping with a report by the Centre for Analysis and Safety Research, Pakistan witnessed a record-high of violence-related fatalities in 2023, with over 90% of the incidents occurring in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The report documented 789 terror assaults and counter-terror operations, leading to 1,524 fatalities and 1,463 accidents.
(With inputs from businesses)