Four soldiers martyred in cross-border terrorist attack from Afghanistan
A Pakistan Army soldier stands guard along the border fence outside the Kitton outpost on the border with Afghanistan in North Waziristan, October 18, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE
Four soldiers of the Pakistan Army on Wednesday embraced martyrdom when a large group of terrorists, equipped with latest weapons, attacked two military posts near the Afghanistan border in district Chitral’s Kalash area, the military said in a statement.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists’ movement and concentration in Gawardesh, Pitigal, Barg-e-Matel and Batash areas of Nuristan and Kunar provinces of Afghanistan had already been picked up and were timely shared with the interim Afghan government.
“Owing to the heightened threat environment, own posts were already on high alert. The valiant soldiers fought bravely and repulsed the attacks inflicting heavy casualties to the terrorists. During the fire exchange, 12 terrorists were sent to hell, while a large number has been critically injured,” the statement said.
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However, it added, during the intense exchange of fire, four brave soldiers, having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom.
The ISPR further said that the sanitisation of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.
“Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our soldiers further strengthen our resolve. The brave people of Chitral also stand firmly with the security forces in not allowing the terrorists to ruin the peace of the area,” it added.
The military's media arm further said that the interim Afghan government is expected to fulfil its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by terrorists for perpetuating acts of terrorism against Pakistan.