QUETTA: Security forces have neutralized six terrorists in Zhob district of Balochistan while they were trying to infiltrate into the province through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
The Inter-Services Public Relations, the military’s media wing said on Thursday.
In a statement from the ISPR revealed that on the night of 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.
“Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. Resultantly, six khwarij were sent to hell,” it said, referring to the term used by the state for the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
The statement added that following the operation, the forces also recovered a large quantity of weapons, ammunition, and explosives.
“Pakistan has consistently been asking the Interim Afghan government to ensure effective border management on their side of the border. The Interim Afghan Government is expected to fulfil its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by khwarij for perpetuating acts of terrorism against Pakistan.
“Security Forces of Pakistan remain committed to secure its borders & eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country,” it said.
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