Four terrorists killed, soldier martyred Pak-Afghanistan border: ISPR

Rawalpindi: Security forces have successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt by a group of Khwarij through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the general area of Rajgal, Khyber District.

According to a statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations, the movement of the group was detected on the night of December 19-20.

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 the soil, Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi, a resident of District Khyber, having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat.

The statement said Pakistan has consistently been asking the Interim Afghan government to ensure effective border management on their side of the border.

The interim Afghan Government is expected to fulfil its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by Khwarij for perpetrating acts of terrorism against Pakistan.

Security Forces of Pakistan remain committed to securing its borders and eliminating the menace of terrorism, and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to the security forces for killing four Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists during a security operation in the Rajgal area of Khyber District.

In a statement, the Prime Minister expressed sorrow over the martyrdom of Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi in exchange of fire.

He prayed to Allah Almighty to grant eternal peace to the martyr and patience to the bereaved family.

He said the government and security forces are actively working to completely eliminate the threat posed by Fitna al-Khawarij from the country.