Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Security forces successfully foiled an infiltration attempt by Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border opposite North Waziristan District, killing 15 Khwarij, the military’s media wing said on Thursday.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), The movement of a group of Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists attempting to infiltrate Pakistan was detected on the night of August 31 and September 1.
“Own troops responded professionally and with patience to engage them successfully. As a result of precise and skillful engagement that lasted for 36 hours, 15 khwarij belonging to Indian sponsored Fitna Al Khwarij were sent to hell,” the statement said.
The military’s media wing said that during the follow up sanitization operation, a significant quantity of weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed khwarij, which has further exposed the nefarious designs of Khwarij and their facilitators, seeking to disrupt peace and stability in the country, the news release further said.
“This incident along Pakistan-Afghanistan border once again vindicates Pakistan’s persistent stance regarding the abject failure of the Afghan Taliban Regime to deny the use of Afghan soil by the terrorist organization, under their patronage, for cross-border terrorism. The Afghan Taliban Regime has consistently failed to ensure effective border management and honor its international obligations,” it further said.
The ISPR said that the security forces of Pakistan remain ‘resolute and unwavering’ in their commitment to defend the nation’s frontiers.
The military’s media wing said that sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian- sponsored Kharji found in the area.
“The relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country,” the ISPR said.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have praised the country’s security forces after they successfully stopped an attempted cross-border infiltration near North Waziristan and eliminated 15 Khawarij terrorists associated with Fitna al Hindustan.
In their separate messages, the president and the premier lauded the forces for defeating the hostile plans of Fitna al Khawarij militants through professionalism, restraint, courage and operational expertise.
President Asif Ali Zardari stressed that terrorist groups operating with support from outside forces would not be permitted to disturb peace or spread instability across Pakistan.
“The commitment of the security forces to defending the country’s borders and safeguarding peace and stability is commendable,” he said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also reaffirmed the government’s determination to pursue the “Azm-e-Istehkam” campaign with renewed strength until the threat of terrorism is eliminated from the country.
“The entire nation takes pride in its brave armed forces, which are determined to defend the country’s borders and ensure national security,” the premier stated.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday paid tribute to Pakistan’s security forces for foiling an infiltration attempt by militants linked to Fitna al-Hindustan along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan.
In a statement, he said the security personnel acted without delay and launched an operation against the infiltrators, killing 15 militants associated with Fitna al-Hindustan.
Naqvi said that the timely response effectively blocked the attempted entry and denied the militants an opportunity to carry out their planned activities.
The minister said that the security forces had once again demonstrated their ability to protect the country’s frontier by defeating the designs of elements seeking to undermine Pakistan’s stability.
He added that the outcome of the operation highlighted the alertness, preparedness and operational effectiveness of personnel deployed in the sensitive border area.
The interior minister also lauded the officers and soldiers who participated in the operation, saying their dedication and commitment to duty deserved recognition.
He maintained that the personnel’s efforts had made an important contribution to safeguarding the country and countering threats originating from outside its borders.
The minister said that the Pakistani nation remains proud of the courage and professionalism displayed by its security forces.
He added that the public continues to stand with the armed forces as they carry out their responsibility of defending the country’s territorial boundaries and preserving peace.
Naqvi reaffirmed that the government would continue to provide full support for measures aimed at defeating terrorism and strengthening national security.
"Pakistan’s security institutions remain vigilant and prepared to respond to any threat against the country," Interior Minister Naqvi said.