- The ISPR claims that the troops effectively thwarted the terrorists’ infiltration attempts.
- “As a result, six khwarij [terrorists] were sent to hell. »
- Large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives recovered.
Security forces killed six terrorists who were trying to infiltrate from the Pakistan-Afghan border into Balochistan’s Zhob district, army media said on Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that security forces intercepted the militants on the intervening night of January 22-23 in Sambaza area of the district.
“Our own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their [terrorists] attempt to infiltrate. Accordingly, six khwarij [terrorists] were sent to hell,” he adds.
The ISPR further said that a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives were also recovered.
“Pakistan has always requested the interim Afghan government led by the Taliban leadership to ensure effective border management from their side,” the ISPR said.
The army also urged the Taliban government to fulfill its obligations and refuse the use of Afghan soil “by Khwarij to perpetuate acts of terrorism against Pakistan”.
“Pakistan’s security forces remain committed to securing their borders and eliminating the threat of terrorism from the country.”
Pakistan has seen a surge in violent attacks since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, particularly in the border provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
The year 2024 turned out to be the deadliest for Pakistan’s civilian and military security forces in a decade, with at least 685 deaths and 444 terrorist attacks, according to the ‘CRSS Annual Security Report 2024’ released by the Center for Security and Strategic Studies.
Equally alarming were the cumulative losses of civilians and security personnel, amounting to 1,612 deaths, more than 63% of the total recorded this year, or 73% more losses compared to the 934 outlaws eliminated, a reported The News citing the CRSS report.
The total number of deaths recorded the previous year was a 9-year high and more than 66% more than in 2023. On average, almost seven people lost their lives per day, with November becoming the deadliest month, all parameters combined, compared to all other months. of the year.
The violence took the heaviest toll in KP, with 1,616 deaths, followed by Balochistan with 782 deaths. In 2024, the country recorded 2,546 violence-related deaths and 2,267 injuries among civilians, security personnel and outlaws.
This casualty count stems from 1,166 incidents of terrorist attacks and counter-terrorism operations, marking a dark year for the country’s security landscape.
