ISPR says Fitna al Khwarij once again tried to repeat the barbaric act of terrorism carried out in APS Peshawar
DERA ISMAIL KHAN:
Security forces foiled a terrorist attack on Wana Cadet College, killing two terrorists and preventing a major tragedy reminiscent of the 2014 Military Public School attack in Peshawar.
According to security sources, terrorists attempted to storm the college early in the morning. The attack began with a suicide explosion at the main entrance, injuring 15 civilians and four security personnel. The injured security officials were identified as Naib Subedar Tabish, Lance Havaldar Shakeel and soldiers Abdullah and Waqas.
Authorities confirmed that security forces responded quickly, attacking the attackers before they could enter the college premises. In the ensuing firefight, two terrorists were killed. A clean-up and search operation is currently underway in the surrounding area. Authorities said the militants intended to carry out a large-scale attack similar to the tragedy at the military public school, but the timely intervention of security forces averted a major catastrophe.
Following the attack, the entire area was cordoned off. All students and staff at the cadet college remained safe, officials confirmed.
Local residents reported heavy gunfire following the explosion, while emergency services transferred the injured to nearby hospitals. Security personnel continue to maintain strict vigilance in the area.
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Meanwhile, Inter-Services Public Relations said that terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij attacked Wana Cadet College in South Waziristan district. The attackers attempted to breach the security perimeter; however, their nefarious designs were quickly foiled by the vigilant and resolute response of the troops.
In their desperation, the attackers rammed a vehicle loaded with explosives into the main gate, causing the main gate to collapse and damage adjacent infrastructure, military media said.
He added that, displaying unwavering courage and professional excellence, the troops fought the intruders with precision, eliminating two khwarij belonging to the Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij. However, three Khwarij managed to enter the college premises and were trapped in the administrative block of the college, the ISPR statement said.
“The Khwarij hiding in the college premises are in touch with their masters and masters in Afghanistan and are receiving instructions,” the ISPR added.
He further said that clean-up operations are underway to eliminate Indian-sponsored kharjis, adding, “We will continue the relentless anti-terrorism campaign under the ‘Azm e Istehkam’ vision (as approved by the Supreme Federal Committee on National Action Plan) by the security and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan.”
The blatant act of barbarism orchestrated by Khwarij from Afghanistan contrasts with the assertions of the Afghan Taliban regime affirming the non-presence of these terrorist groups on its soil. Pakistan reserves the right to respond to terrorists and their leaders present in Afghanistan, the ISPR said.
“These khwarij belonging to the Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij, have once again attempted to repeat the barbaric act of terrorism that they carried out at the Military Public School in Peshawar in 2014,” the ISPR noted.
He further said that the terrorists aimed to spread fear among the young generation of the erstwhile tribal areas who are acquiring quality education at their doorsteps to excel in life and achieve a better future not only for themselves and their families but also for their communities.
