- Activists go without exchange of fire.
- All suspects are Afghan nationals aged 15 to 18.
- The detainees moved to an unhappy location for a more in -depth investigation.
The security forces arrested five alleged suicide bomber who were trying to infiltrate Afghanistan in Pakistan in the evening of July 17, according to security sources.
The movement of a large group of terrorists belonging to the militant group sponsored by India ‘Fitna al khawarij‘, Also known as Tehreek-E-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was detected on July 17 at 5:00 p.m., they added.
Around 6:25 p.m., security sources said the terrorists had crossed in Pakistan and headed for the Azizkhel and Mandikhel areas.
Faced with a strong presence in terms of security, they took refuge in a mosque in the village of Besi Khel, said sources of security.
The security forces quickly completed the area and surrounded the mosque. “After a brief impasse, the terrorists went without any exchange of fire,” said sources.
The five arrested terrorists are Afghan nationals, while three of them transported Afghan identity cards, they said.
The suspects, which are said to be between 15 and 18 years old, were moved to an unknown location for a more in -depth investigation, added sources.
Pakistan witnessed an increase in terrorist activities, especially in its provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balutchistan, since the return of Taliban leaders to Afghanistan in 2021.
In May this year, Pakistan saw a slight increase in militant attacks, even if increased military tensions with neighboring India have not triggered a significant escalation of violence from extremist groups.
The data published by Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (Pics), based in Islamabad, indicate a 5% increase in attacks compared to April, although the overall image suggests that militant groups have largely remained contained despite the regional geopolitical climate.
According to the monthly evaluation of the Picss, May recorded 85 militant attacks, a marginal increase compared to 81 in April.
These incidents led to 113 deaths, including 52 members of the security forces, 46 civilians, 11 activists and four members of the peace committees. The month also saw 182 people injured, including 130 civilians, 47 security staff, four activists and a member of the peace committee.
While the overall number of attacks has seen only a modest increase, a deeper dive into the figures reveals certain trends concerning.
Deaths among safety staff increased by 73% significant, stressing the persistent threat to the armed forces of Pakistan.
Civil injuries also experienced a spectacular increase of 145%, from 53 in April to 130 in May, highlighting the growing impact of militant activities on the general population. Conversely, injuries among safety personnel decreased by 20%, from 59 to 47.
In operations launched by security forces during the month, at least 59 activists were killed, while five members of security personnel lost their lives.
By combining militant attacks and security operations, the Global of May’s overall assessment took place at 172, including 57 security staff, 65 activists, 46 civilians and four members of the peace committee.
Balutchistan and KP have remained the most affected provinces, representing 82 of the 85 attacks on the national scale.
