MIR ALI: Security forces foiled a suicide attack on a military camp in Mir Ali tehsil of North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing four terrorists, state-run PTV reported on Friday.
According to security sources, a terrorists of Fitna al Khawarij tried to launch a suicide assault on the camp. One attacker rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the wall, while three others attempted to storm the compound.
Security forces, however, responded swiftly and killed all three assailants before they could enter. No losses were reported among the troops.
“In the last two days alone, 88 terrorists backed by the Afghan Taliban have been killed,” the report added.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the security forces for their bravery and professionalism. “Salute to the brave soldiers who thwarted the evil intentions of the Khawarij,” he said.
“Their timely action brought the terrorists to an exemplary end. The nation is proud of them.”
The attack came a day after the ISPR announced that 34 India-backed terrorists had been killed in a series of operations in North Waziristan, South Waziristan, and Bannu over the past three days. In a seperate operation on Thursday, security forces killed 45 to 50 terrorists associated with Fitna al Khawarij attempting to infiltrate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ‘s Mohmand district from Afghanistan.
Pakistan continues to face a surge in terrorism, mainly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, where militants frequently target security forces and police.
Attacks have increased since the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) broke its ceasefire with the government in 2022.
Last week, a Lieutenant Colonel and a Major were among 11 soldiers martyred during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Orakzai, where 19 terrorists were killed. A follow-up operation eliminated 30 more militants involved in the assault.
A day later, another officer embraced martyrdom during an operation in Dera Ismail Khan, which left seven terrorists dead.
In July, the government officially labelled the TTP as Fitna al-Khawarij, directing all institutions to refer to the group’s members as Kharijis (outcasts).
Pakistan has repeatedly urged Afghanistan’s Taliban regime to act against TTP sanctuaries on its soil, especially after recent cross-border clashes. Kabul, however, continues to deny the presence of these militants.
Islamabad has also accused India of backing terrorism in Pakistan. In May, the government designated all militant groups operating in Balochistan as Fitna al-Hindustan, citing India’s alleged role in destabilising the province.
