4 terrorists killed as security forces foil attack on South Waziristan checkpost: ISPR

Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Security forces have successfully foiled a cowardly terrorist attack on a check post in South Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa, killing four Khwarij, including a suicide bomber, the military's media wing said on Saturday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the attack was attempted by Khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna Al Khwarij.

The statement said the Khwarij sought to breach the security of the check post. However, their nefarious designs were checked and decisively foiled by the vigilant and resolute response of security forces.

It added that the attackers' explosive-laden vehicle was successfully engaged and destroyed outside the perimeters of post killing one suicide bomber in it, which failed to cause any damage.

"Displaying unwavering courage and professional excellence, security personnel engaged the remaining intruders, forcing three Khwarij into a nearby compound, who were later neutralized in a deliberate clearance operation with precision; without any casualty on forces side," 

The military's media wing saidThe sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored Kharji found in the area.

"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.