Rawalpindi: Thirty-five Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna-al-Khwarij were killed by security forces in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province over the last few days.
According to the ISPR, an intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in Bajaur District. During the conduct of operation, troops effectively engaged the khwarij location, and after an intense fire exchange, twenty-two Indian sponsored khwarij were killed.
In another encounter that took place in South Waziristan District, thirteen more Khwarij were neutralized by the security forces. However, during intense fire exchange, twelve brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat.
Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from Indian sponsored killed Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in these areas.
Intelligence reports have unequivocally confirmed physical involvement of Afghan Nationals in these heinous acts. Besides, use of Afghan soil against Pakistan by Fitna-al-Khawarij terrorists continues to remain a grave point of concern.
The ISPR, in its statement, said Pakistan expects the Interim Afghan Government to uphold its responsibilities and deny use of its soil for terrorist activities against Pakistan.
Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored Kharji in the area.
