The country’s security forces have identified another dead Afghan militant during a recent operation against cross -border infiltration, as tensions between the two countries increase over militant incursions, security sources said Monday.
The militant, Mujib Ur Rehman, aka Mansoor, was among the 14 insurgents killed in an operation based on intelligence in Ghulam Khan Kelay, near the Afghan border, on February 28, the sources said.
He was commander of the third battalion at the Hazrat Muaz Muaz Bin Jabal de Afghanistan and resident National Military Academy of the province of Wardak.
The identification follows a pattern of Afghan citizens allegedly involved in militant activities on Pakistani soil.
In a similar operation on January 30, the security forces killed Badruddin, an Afghan army lieutenant and son of the vice governor of the province of Badghis, in Dera Ismail Khan.
Security officials say that the interim government of Afghanistan is not only not avoiding cross -border infiltration, but also provides logistical support to insurgent groups.
The presence of advanced weapons with militants indicates possible links between Afghan authorities and extremist groups such as Fitnatul Khawarij, they added.
“Afghanistan has become a safe shelter for several terrorist groups, with the interim government turning a blind eye to their activities,” said a senior security official, requesting anonymity.
Defense analysts have urged the Afghan administration to prioritize the well -being of their citizens, particularly in the health and education sectors, instead of facilitating militant activities.
“Afghanistan already faces an economic and humanitarian crisis. The government should focus on the reconstruction of the country instead of exporting militancy,” said defense analyst Brig (RETD) Mahmood Shah.
Security officials warned that the majority of Afghan citizens trying to infiltrate Pakistan, whether they surrender, be captured or killed. They urged Afghan families to keep their children away from extremist groups.
