ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (NNI): President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday lauded the security forces for thwarting an infiltration attempt at the Pak-Afghan border near Khyber district.
The president commended the security forces for their timely action against Khawarij terrorists and praised the bravery of security forces who eliminated four Khawarij terrorists during the operation, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release.
He also paid tribute to soldier Amir Sohail Afridi, who embraced martyrdom during the operation.
He lauded the shaheed soldier’s patriotism and expressed condolences to the martyr’s family, praying for their patience and strength.
The president reaffirmed that country’s valiant security forces were always ready to defend the country’s borders and reiterated his commitment to the complete eradication of terrorism and the protection of Pakistan’s borders.
Earlier, Security Forces killed four Khwaeij terrorists while foiling an infiltration attempt of a Khwarij group through Pakistan- Afghan border in the general area Rajgal Khyber District on Friday night.
“On the night of 19/20 December, movement of a group of Khwarij, trying to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces in the general area Rajgal, Khyber District. Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. Resultantly, four Khwarij were sent to hell,” said a news release by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
However, during the intense fire exchange, one brave son of the soil, Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi (age: 22 years, resident of District Khyber), having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat, it further said.
“Pakistan has consistently been asking the Interim Afghan Government to ensure effective border management on their side of the border. Interim Afghan Government is expected to fulfil its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by Khwarij for perpetrating acts of terrorism against Pakistan”, the press release said.
Security Forces of Pakistan remain committed to securing its borders and eliminating the menace of terrorism, and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve. NNI
