Balochistan FC foils terror bid planned to sabotage 14th August celebrations. PHOTO: AFP
Security forces have cleared a major militant hideout in Rajgal Valley, Khyber Agency which was used for transit of militants from across the Afghan border, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.
Commander Peshawar Corps Lt-Gen Nazir Ahmed Butt visited troops taking part in the ongoing operation along with Inspector General Frontier Corps (IGFC) K-P Maj-Gen Shaheen Mazhar Mahmood
In Balochistan, Frontier Corps carried out an intelligence-based operation in Kuchmina, Zhob and foiled terrorist bid planned to sabotage 14th August celebrations.
According to the military’s public affairs division, a terrorist facilitator guarding a hideout was arrested. Subsequently, the sanctuary was dismantled.
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The ISPR added that improvised explosive devices and IEDs making material were also recovered.
The operation in Rajgal Valley is critical as the region could provide a key route to Islamic State (IS) terrorists operating from Afghanistan to establish a foothold in Pakistan.
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