Security forces have killed fifteen Khwarij belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna Al Khwarij who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border opposite North Waziristan District.

According to the ISPR, movement of a group of khwarij was picked up by the security forces during the night of August 31 and September 1. Troops responded professionally and engaged the infiltrators in a precise and skillful operation that lasted for thirty-six hours.

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 ISPR in its statement said that 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 to 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.

ISPR said security forces remain resolute and unwavering in their commitment to defend the nation’s frontiers. A sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored Kharji in the area.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have commended security forces for foiling an infiltration attempt by Khwarij along Pakistan-Afghanistan border near North Waziristan and killing fifteen terrorists.

In a statement, the President said the security forces’ resolve to defend the country’s borders and safeguard peace and stability is commendable.

He said the foreign-backed terrorist elements would not be allowed to spread unrest in Pakistan.

In his statement, the Prime Minister said Pakistan’s security forces, while demonstrating the highest level of professionalism, patience and courage, have foiled the nefarious designs of the Fitna al-Khwarij terrorists.

The Prime Minister said the entire nation is proud of its brave armed forces, who are engaged in defending the country’s borders and ensuring the security of the homeland.

He said the security forces’ counter-terrorism campaign, Azm-e-Istehkam, would continue with full force and determination until the menace of terrorism is completely eradicated from the country.