Security forces thwart infiltration bid at Pak-Afghan border, kill six khwarij

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan security forces thwarted an infiltration attempt at the Pak-Afghan border, killing six khwarij, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.

“On night 22/23 January, movement of a group of khwarij, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District,” the ISPR said.

It added that security forces effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate and resultantly six Khwarij were killed. A large quantity of weapons, ammunition & explosives was also recovered.

“Pakistan has consistently been asking Interim Afghan Government to ensure effective border management on their side of the border. Interim Afghan Government is expected to fulfill its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by Khwarij for perpetuating acts of terrorism against Pakistan.”

The military’s media wing said that security Forces of Pakistan remain committed to secure its borders & eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country.

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Earlier on January 19, the ISPR said security forces thwarted infiltration attempt by the terrorists along the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border and five Khwarij were gunned down in Sambaza area of Zhob district

According to ISPR, the movement of a group of khwarij, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces and troops effectively engaged them and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate.