Security forces have killed four Khawarij terrorists, while foiling their infiltration attempt at Rajgal area adjacent to Pakistan-Afghan border.
According to ISPR statement issued today, movement of a group of Khwarij, trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces in general area Rajgal, Khyber District on 19/20 Dec night. Own 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 (age 22 years, resident of District Khyber), having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat.
Pakistan has consistently been asking Interim Afghan Government to ensure effective border management on their side of the border. 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.
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.
Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in their separate messages, have commended the security forces for successfully foiling an infiltration attempt by terrorists of Fitna-al-Khawarij on Pak-Afghan border in the Rajgal area of Khyber District.
In a statement, the President appreciated the security forces for killing four Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists.
He paid rich tribute to the Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi who embraced martyrdom during the exchange of fire with terrorists.
Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan’s brave security forces are always prepared to defend the country’s borders.
In a statement, the Prime Minister saluted the security forces for killing four Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists during an encounter in Khyber District..
He expressed sorrow over the martyrdom of Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi in the exchange of fire. He said the government and security forces are actively working to eliminate the threat posed by Fitna al-Khawarij from the country.