Security forces thwarted a significant suicide attack by the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in North Waziristan on Friday, killing four insurgents and raising the total number of militants eliminated in the past two days to 88, according to security sources.

The foiled assault began when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden vehicle at a forces’ camp. This was followed by an attempt from three other attackers to storm the compound.

In a timely and courageous response, security personnel swiftly engaged the assailants, gunning down all three. The operation concluded with four militants dead, including the suicide bomber, and no casualties reported among the security forces.

This incident is part of a series of intensified counterterrorism operations. Sources confirmed that the number of TTP terrorists, described as being backed by Afghan Taliban elements, neutralized in the last 48 hours has now climbed to 88.

On Thursday, the Pakistan Army eliminated between 45 and 50 militants from the group, also referred to as Fitna al-Khawarij, during an infiltration attempt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The insurgents were reportedly trying to cross the border by exploiting a temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Additionally, between October 13 and 15, intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in North Waziristan, South Waziristan, and Bannu districts resulted in the neutralization of 34 more terrorists.

These heightened military actions come amidst a surge in cross-border attacks and increased tensions between Islamabad and Kabul. Pakistan has repeatedly called on the Afghan regime to prevent proscribed groups from using its soil to target Pakistan.

In response to recent provocations, Pakistani forces have also conducted precision strikes against Taliban positions in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, destroying multiple strongholds.