RAWALPINDI: Security forces successfully thwarted a attack on the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Mohmand district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the assault was carried out by a group of four suicide bombers affiliated with the extremist group Fitna al-Khawarij.
“The attempt to enter the camp was effectively thwarted by the security forces personnel, and resultantly the khawarij, all four suicide bombers, were sent to hell before they could cause the intended damage,” it said.
The ISPR said sanitisation operation was being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.
“Pakistan security forces stand valiant, with the sheer determination and resolve, to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country,” the ISPR said.
Seperately, five terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in Surkhab refugee camp in Pishin district.
PM pays tribute to security forces
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the soldiers and officers of Pakistan Army for foiling terrorist attack by Khawarij terrorists on Frontier Corps (FC) Headquarters in Mohmand district.
The prime minister, in a statement commended the army personnel for eliminating four suicide bombers who attempted to storm the camp.
“The entire nation including himself salutes the brave officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army,” he said.
The prime minister reiterated the government’s resolve to continuing fight against terrorism until its complete eradication from the country.
He appreciated the efforts of Pakistan Army’s soldiers and officers for cleansing Pakistan’s soil of terrorist elements.
“The entire nation stands united with the armed forces in the war against terrorism,” he added.
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