Security forces eliminated 12 Khwarij terrorists while thwarting an infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said, adding that a Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyrdom during an intense exchange of fire.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces effectively engaged the Khwarij attempting to infiltrate Pakistan near the border in Kurram. During the attempted infiltration, fire was also opened from Taliban posts, triggering an intense exchange of fire in the border area.
The security forces successfully foiled the infiltration attempt and eliminated 12 terrorists, preventing them from crossing into Pakistani territory.
During the engagement, Naib Subedar Hidayat Aman fought bravely and embraced martyrdom while confronting the terrorists.
The martyred soldier was 40 years old and belonged to Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan. His sacrifice came during an operation to defend the country’s border against terrorist infiltration.
Pakistan Army Criticizes Taliban Regime Over Cross-Border Terrorism
In its statement, the ISPR criticized the Afghan Taliban regime for failing to fulfill its counterterrorism obligations and prevent terrorist organizations from using Afghan soil to launch attacks against Pakistan.
The statement reiterated concerns over the continued presence and activities of terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory, describing the failure to prevent such activity as a persistent security challenge for Pakistan.
The attempted infiltration and the reported firing from Taliban posts further underscore the security challenges facing Pakistani forces along the border, where personnel remain engaged in efforts to prevent cross-border movement by terrorist groups.
Pakistan has repeatedly called on the Afghan Taliban authorities to ensure that Afghan territory is not used for terrorist activities against Pakistan. Security forces remain committed to securing the border and thwarting attempts by terrorist networks to infiltrate the country.
