RAWALPINDI, April 2: Pakistan’s security forces killed eight militants during an intelligence-based operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said on Thursday.
According to the ISPR, troops detected the movement of a militant group on April 1 and engaged them in a targeted operation. The statement said all eight militants were killed, and weapons and ammunition were recovered from the site. The military identified the group as part of “Fitna al Khwarij,” describing it as an India-backed network.
The development highlights ongoing security challenges along the western border, where militant movement and cross-border infiltration remain a concern for authorities.
Pakistan raises concerns over border management
The ISPR reiterated its position that the Afghan Taliban administration must ensure effective control on its side of the border. It urged Kabul to prevent the use of its territory for militant activity against Pakistan.
Officials have repeatedly raised concerns about cross-border safe havens, calling for coordinated measures to address security threats in border regions.
Follow-up operation underway
A sanitisation operation is currently ongoing in the area to locate and eliminate any remaining militants, the statement added. Security forces said counterterrorism efforts under the “Azm-e-Istehkam” framework will continue to target armed groups operating in the region.
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The military reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding national frontiers and maintaining pressure on militant networks through sustained operations.
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