Four suicide bombers killed in Mohmand

RAWALPINDI:

Security forces successfully thwarted a significant attack on the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Mohmand district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa by killing all four suicide bombers, while two terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan's Kalat district, the military's media wing said on Saturday.

The assault was carried out by a group of four suicide bombers affiliated with the extremist group Fitna al-Khawarij, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The militants attempted to breach the FC headquarters in the early hours of Friday but were swiftly neutralised by the security personnel.

"The attempt to enter the camp was effectively thwarted by our forces, and all four suicide bombers were killed before they could inflict any damage," ISPR stated.

The successful operation prevented what could have been a devastating attack.

Following the thwarted attack, a sanitisation operation is underway to ensure no other terrorists remain in the area.

The ISPR affirmed the forces' continued vigilance and commitment to eliminating terrorism from the country.

"Our security forces stand valiant, demonstrating sheer determination and resolve in their mission," the military's media wing added.

In a separate incident, five terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces at the Surkhab refugee camp in Pishin district.

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) reported that a substantial cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the terrorists' hideout.

President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces for successful operation against Khawarij and foiling terrorist attack on FC Headquarters in Mohmand.

"Our security forces successfully eliminated all the four Khawarij involved in the attack," the president said in a statement issued by the President House.

He commended the security forces for eliminating all four terrorists involved in the attack.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, during a Defence Day ceremony at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, reaffirmed the government's commitment to combating terrorism.

He pledged to continue the operation against Fitna al-Khawarij until their complete eradication, highlighting a national consensus on the need to tackle this threat.

Kalat operation

 

Two terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by security forces in Balochistan's Kalat district on reported presence of terrorists last night, the military confirmed on Saturday.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that troops surrounded and engaged the terrorists' position, neutralising both.

"Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from the terrorists, who were involved in numerous attacks on security forces and civilians," the ISPR said.

A sanitisation operation is ongoing to clear the area of any remaining threats.

"Pakistan's security forces, alongside the nation, are committed to thwarting any attempts to destabilise peace, stability, and progress in Balochistan," the military added.