- ISPR says the troops effectively foiled the infiltration attempt by terrorists.
- “As a result, six khwarij [terrorists] They were sent to hell.”
- A large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered.
Security forces killed six terrorists who were trying to infiltrate from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan's Zhob district, the army's media wing said on Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security forces intercepted the militants on the night of January 22-23 in Sambaza area of the district.
“The troops themselves effectively confronted and frustrated their [terrorists] attempt to infiltrate. As a result, six khwarij [terrorists] “They were sent to hell,” he added.
The ISPR further said that a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives were also recovered.
“Pakistan has been constantly asking the interim Afghan government led by Taliban rulers to ensure effective border management on its side of the border,” the ISPR said.
The military also urged the Taliban government to fulfill its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil “by Khwarij to perpetuate acts of terrorism against Pakistan.”
“Pakistan's security forces remain committed to protecting its borders and eliminating the threat of terrorism in the country.”
Pakistan has seen a rise in violent attacks since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, particularly in the border provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
The year 2024 turned out to be the deadliest for Pakistan's civilian and military security forces in a decade, with at least 685 deaths and 444 terrorist attacks, according to the “CRSS Annual Security Report 2024” published by the Center for Strategic Studies and of Security.
Equally alarming were the accumulated losses of civilians and security personnel, that is, 1,612 deaths, representing more than 63% of the total recorded this year, which is 73% more losses compared to the 934 outlaws eliminated, reported The News citing a CRSS report.
Total deaths recorded last year were a nine-year high and more than 66% higher than in 2023. On average, nearly seven people lost their lives daily, and November emerged as the deadliest month across all metrics, in compared to all other months. of the year.
The violence took the highest toll in KP, which topped the human loss with 1,616 deaths, followed by Balochistan with 782 deaths. In 2024, the country suffered 2,546 violence-related deaths and 2,267 injuries among civilians, security personnel and outlaws.
This casualty count was due to 1,166 incidents of terrorist attacks and counter-terrorism operations, marking a gloomy year for the country's security outlook.
