Islamabad, March 24
Pakistan on Monday said that it has foiled a major infiltration bid after the opening of the Pak-Afghan Torkham border, killing at least 16 terrorists trying to enter the country through the North Waziristan district.
As per a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), intelligence reports picked up the movement of terrorists near Ghulam Khan Kallay area of Pakistan's North Waziristan District, where terrorists from Afghanistan were trying to infiltrate. However, the attempt was foiled as the security forces engaged with the terrorists and thwarted their attempt, neutralizing at least 16 terrorists.
"After the intense fire exchange, all 16 Khwarij (terrorists) were sent to hell," read the ISPR statement.
The latest incident dents efforts to normalise ties between the two countries through diplomatic linkages and other fronts. Pakistan and Afghanistan reopened the Pak-Afghan Torkham border after a 26-day closure a few days ago along with a ceasefire. Both nations had also activated diplomatic channels to restructure the relationship through consistent high-level engagements.