The country’s security forces have identified another Afghan activist killed in a recent operation against cross -border infiltration, while tensions between the two countries increase militant incursions, security sources said on Monday.
The activist, Mujib Ur Rehman alias Mansoor, was one of the 14 insurgents killed in an intelligence -based operation in Ghulam Khan Kelay near the Afghan border on February 28, the sources said.
He was commander of the third battalion at Afghanistan Hazrat Muaz Bin Jabal National Military Academy and resident of the Wardak province.
The identification follows a model of Afghan nationals who would have been involved in militant activities on Pakistani soil.
In a similar operation on January 30, the security forces killed Badruddin, a lieutenant of the Afghan army and son of the deputy-government of the province of Badgis, in Dera Ismail Khan.
Security officials claim that the interim government of Afghanistan does not only manage to prevent cross -border infiltration, but also provides logistical support to insurgents.
The presence of advanced weapons with activists indicates potential ties between Afghan authorities and extremist groups such as Fitnatul Khawarij, they added.
“Afghanistan has become a safe refuge for various terrorist groups, the temporary government is looking at their activities,” said a senior security official, asking for anonymity.
Defense analysts have urged the Afghan administration to prioritize the well-being of its citizens, especially in the health and education sectors, instead of facilitating militant activities.
“Afghanistan is already faced with an economic and humanitarian crisis. The government should focus on reconstruction of the country rather than exporting activism,” said Defense Analyst Brig (RETD) Mahmood Shah.
Security officials have warned that most Afghan nationals trying to infiltrate Pakistan are going, are captured or killed. They urged Afghan families to remove their children from extremist groups.
