- ISPR says the terror attempt “was effectively foiled by the troops.”
- The perpetrators of the atrocious act will be brought to justice, the army promises.
- They say security forces determined to “eliminate the threat of terrorism.”
Sixteen Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred while foiling terrorists’ attempt to attack a security check post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) district of South Waziristan, the army’s media wing said on Saturday.
On the night of December 20-21, a group of terrorists attempted to attack the security forces check post in Makeen general area in the tribal district, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
He said the attempt was effectively foiled by the troops and in the subsequent exchange of fire, “eight khwarij [terrorists] “However, during the intense exchange of fire, sixteen brave sons of the earth, after having fought valiantly embraced sjahadat“.
The ISPR said a disinfection operation has been launched in the area and the perpetrators of the heinous act will be brought to justice.
“Pakistan’s security forces are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve.”
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the attack by terrorists on a security check post in Makeen area of South Waziristan district.
In a statement, he paid glowing tribute to the 16 brave security personnel, who embraced shahadat while bravely fighting the terrorists. He extended his deepest condolences to the families of the martyrs and prayed for the elevation of their ranks.
The Prime Minister said our security forces are determined to eliminate terrorists, defending the country with bravery and determination.
Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed that the entire nation salutes the martyrs for their utmost sacrifices and assured that Pakistan is committed in its fight to eradicate terrorism in all its forms.
Earlier today, a Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyrdom and four terrorists were neutralized after security forces successfully foiled an attempt to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the wing said. of army media.
The ISPR had said that the troops engaged the terrorists after their movement was detected in the Rajgal area on the night of December 19-20.
The statement also underlined Islamabad’s persistent calls urging the interim government in Kabul to “fulfill its obligations and deny the use of Afghan land by [terrorists or khwarij] for perpetrating acts of terrorism against Pakistan.”
Pakistan has been recovering from the rise in terrorist attacks for months and the third quarter (July-September) has seen a sharp rise in deaths from terrorist violence and counter-terrorism campaigns with a 90% increase in violence, according to a report published by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).
A total of 722 people were killed, including civilians, security personnel and outlaws, while another 615 were injured in as many as 328 incidents recorded during the period under review.
Nearly 97% of these deaths occurred in KP and Balochistan, which is the highest percentage in a decade, and more than 92% of these incidents of terror attacks and security forces operations were recorded in the same provinces.
The total deaths for three quarters of this year have exceeded the total deaths recorded for all of 2023; The number of fatalities increased to at least 1,534 in the first three quarters, compared to 1,523 in 2023.
