Rawalpindi: Pakistan Army gave safe passage to 46 Afghan soldiers to cross over into Pakistan after they were unable to hold their military posts along the Pak Afghan border, said military’s media wing.

According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Afghan National Army (ANA) local Commander opposite Arundu Sector in Chitral requested Pakistan Army for refuge and safe passage for 46 military men of the Afghan National Army and Border Police including five officers.
ISPR further said that the refugee was sought after they were unable to hold their military posts along with Pak-Afghan International Border due to evolving security situation in Afghanistan.
“[Pakistan] army contacted Afghan authorities for information and necessary formalities,” the military’s media wing said adding that these Afghan soldiers arrived at Arundu Sector, Chitral late last night.
It further said that after contact with Afghan authorities and necessary military procedures, 46 soldiers including five officers were given refuge and safe passage into Pakistan. “Afghan soldiers have been provided food, shelter, and necessary medical care as per established military norms,” the media wing said.
The military’s media wing concluded that these soldiers including officers will be returned to Afghan government authorities in a dignified manner after due process.

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