Pakistan Army foils infiltration bid at Afghan border, kills eight militants

The Pakistan Army has thwarted a major infiltration attempt by militants along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing eight militants in North Waziristan.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, security forces successfully foiled a malicious attempt by terrorists to cross into Pakistan.

The ISPR said intelligence-based action was carried out in the area after the presence of militants was detected, resulting in the killing of eight individuals.

The statement added that the militants belonged to an Indian-backed group and had been sent across the border to carry out sabotage activities inside Pakistan.

A significant quantity of modern weapons and ammunition was also recovered from the killed militants, which were intended for use in major terrorist attacks.

The incident has once again raised concerns over border management by the Taliban government. The ISPR stated that the infiltration attempt reflects shortcomings in border control and reiterated Pakistan’s serious concerns over the continued use of Afghan territory for attacks against it.

The spokesperson urged Afghan authorities to fulfil their responsibilities and prevent militants from using their soil against Pakistan.

The Pakistan Army reaffirmed that operations under “Azm-e-Istehkam” will continue without interruption until terrorism is completely eradicated, with clearance operations intensified in the area.

Security forces reiterated their firm resolve to defend the country and eliminate all forms of terrorism.