RAWALPINDI: Security forces have successfully foiled an infiltration bid by khawarij who launched an unprovoked joint attack along with Afghan Taliban on Pakistani posts, security sources told Geo News on Saturday.
The sources said that 20 to 25 khawarij attempted to infiltrate Pakistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram and North Waziristan regions and targeted Pakistani posts with heavy weapons in coordination with the Afghan Taliban.
In a swift and effective response, Pakistani forces not only neutralised the infiltration attempt but also delivered a strong counterattack.
Reports claim that over 15 militants, including Afghan Taliban members, were killed, with many others injured. The operation forced the Afghan Taliban to abandon six posts along the border, incurring heavy losses on their side.
Initial reports suggest significant damage on the Afghan side, with further casualties likely. Despite the intensity of the exchange, Pakistan’s security forces reported no fatalities and only three injuries.
Pakistan has repeatedly called on the Afghan interim government to prevent its territory from being used by militants for cross-border aggression.
This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.
