Security forces destroy vehicle loaded with explosives; President Zardari, Naqvi hail rapid response of security forces
Four terrorists were killed in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan district after security forces foiled a major terror plot by destroying an “explosives-laden vehicle intended for a suicide attack”, the army’s media wing said on Saturday.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the attack took place today when terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored ‘Fitna Al Khwarij’ attempted to attack a security force check post in South Waziristan district.
“The khwarij sought to breach the security checkpoint; however, their nefarious designs were stopped and decisively foiled by the vigilant and resolute response of the security forces,” the statement said.
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The ISPR said security forces managed to engage the explosives-laden vehicle and destroy it outside the station perimeter, killing a suicide bomber inside the vehicle. He added that the attack caused no damage.
“Security personnel attacked the remaining intruders, forcing three khwarij to enter a nearby compound, who were subsequently neutralized in a precise, deliberate clearance operation, without any casualties on the side of the forces,” the statement said while saluting the soldiers for displaying “unwavering courage and professional excellence” during the operation.
Fitna al-Khawarij is the state’s term for terrorists belonging to the banned group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
He further said that a disinfection operation was underway to eliminate any other ‘India-sponsored kharji’ found in the area.
The Army’s media wing said the anti-terrorism campaign under the vision ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’, approved by the Supreme Federal Committee on National Action Plan, would continue in full swing to eliminate the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.
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President Asif Ali Zardari and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the security forces for foiling the terrorist attack, hailing their prompt response and professional action.
In a statement, President Zardari congratulated the forces for defeating what he described as the “nefarious designs” of the terrorists through a swift and decisive operation.
“Security forces foiled the nefarious designs of terrorists through decisive and timely actions,” the president said.
He said the security forces and law enforcement agencies were continuing their operations against terrorism with full determination and determination.
“Terrorists and their enablers will be defeated under all circumstances,” he added.
Naqvi also praised the security forces for foiling the attempted suicide attack.
“The nation is proud of the officers and personnel of the Pakistani security forces,” the interior minister said.
He said security forces were fighting terrorism with “unwavering determination and extraordinary spirit” and achieving significant successes.
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Terrorist attacks have increased in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan in recent years, raising concerns over the security situation in the two provinces. Security forces are carrying out operations to counter the threat, targeting terrorist groups.
In the latest incident, at least 15 security personnel and a government official were killed when terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored ‘Fitna al Khwarij’ attacked a joint police check post in Tank district of KP on Thursday evening.
The same night, an assistant sub-inspector of the Kohat excise office and a customs official were martyred, while another customs official was seriously injured after terrorists ambushed a government vehicle at a joint check post on the Indus Highway in Kohat and set it on fire.
