Soldier martyred, 4 Khwarij killed in gunbattle at Pak-Afghan border
PM Shehbaz, interior minister commend security forces for eliminating four terrorists
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Security forces have successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt by a group of Khwarij through Pakistan-Afghanistan border in general area Rajgal, Khyber District, killing four terrorists, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday, the movement of the group was detected on the night of December 19-20.
Pakistani troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. Resultantly, four Khwarij were sent to hell. However, during the intense fire exchange, one brave son of soil, Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi, a resident of District Khyber, having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat (martyrdom.
The ISPR statement said Pakistan has consistently been asking interim Afghan government to ensure effective border management on their side. 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, the statement added.
Security Forces of Pakistan remain committed to secure its borders and eliminate the menace of terrorism, and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
PM appreciates security forces
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their operation in Rajgal area of Khyber District, in which four operatives of Fitna al-Khwarij were eliminated.
The prime minister expressed his deep grief over the martyrdom of Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi of the Pakistan Army during exchange of fire, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
Shehbaz Sharif prayed for the high ranks of the departed soul and grant of strength and patience to his family. The prime minister further said the sacrifices of nation’s sons would never go in vain and reiterated that the nefarious intentions of the enemies of humanity would be thwarted.
The government and security forces were active to completely eradicate the Fitna al-Khwarij from the country, the PM added.
Interior Minister praises troops
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has praised the security forces for the successful operation against Khawarji terrorists in Rajgal area of Khyber.
In his message, Mohsin Naqvi said we pay tribute to the security forces for bringing four Khawarji terrorists to an exemplary end.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid tribute to soldier Amir Sohail Afridi, who sacrificed himself while bravely fighting Khawarji terrorists.
Mohsin Naqvi said that Amir Sohail Afridi attained the high rank of martyrdom.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family of martyred soldier Amir Sohail Afridi.
He said the brave security forces have once again foiled the nefarious intentions of Khawarji terrorists.
Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan’s brave security forces have brought four Khawarji terrorists to hell and destroyed their evil intentions.
The nation stands by the security forces in the war against terrorism, Mohsin Naqvi said.
Reporters Ahmad Mansoor and Awais Kiyani