More than 15 terrorists including Khawarij and Afghan Taliban were killed when they attempt to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan was thwarted by the security forces at two border points, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday, quoting sources.
Up to 25 terrorists tried to cross the border into Kurram and North Waziristan districts late Friday night and early Saturday, but their both attempts were foiled and they even fled the Afghan posts from where they were attempting to cross into Pakistan.
The alert Pakistani security forces retaliated to the indiscriminate firing of the terrorists and killed more than 15 of them.
When their first attempt to cross the border was beaten back, the Khawarij with the help of Afghan Taliban again tried to get into Pakistan early Saturday and opened heavy firing on Pakistani posts.
The Pakistani troops responded with effective measures and caused huge losses on the enemy’s side. Over 15 terrorists were killed and several others were injured, the sources said.
Only three Pakistani troops were injured in the firefight, the sources said.
Pakistan had on several occasions had asked Afghanistan not to let Khawarij use their soil to launch attacks on Pakistan.
Forces taking measures to secure western borders
Pakistan's armed forces are taking several initiatives to further enhance the security management at country's western borders.
Under the Western Border Management regime, 98% of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border work has been completed, and 91% of the Pakistan-Iran Border work is finished, covering a total of 3,217 Kilometres.
To prevent the movement of terrorists along the western border, 92 percent of the forts along the Pakistan-Afghan Border and 40 percent of the forts on the Pakistan-Iran Border have been completed.
Likewise, the fencing work covering 3,100 kilometres of the western border has been completed.
The completion of the fencing will significantly strengthen national security.
Additionally, 72% of the tribal areas have been cleared of mines, and unexploded ordnance has been recovered.
Reporter Ahmad Mansoor