By Staff Report
RAWALPINDI: Over 35 Indian sponsored terrorists killed and least 12 soldiers were martyred in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from September 10-13, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Saturday.
According to the ISPR, the engagements took place between September 10 and 13.
In Bajaur, security forces launched an intelligence-based operation (IBO) after reports of militant presence. “Our troops effectively engaged the location, and after an intense fire exchange, 22 terrorists were killed,” the communique read.
“In a separate operation in South Waziristan, 13 more militants were killed,” the military’s media wing said, adding that at least 12 soldiers also embraced martyrdom during an intense fire exchange.
“Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from Indian-sponsored terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in these areas,” it added.
The statement further said intelligence reports confirmed the involvement of Afghan nationals in the attacks.
“Intelligence reports have unequivocally confirmed the physical involvement of Afghan nationals in these heinous acts. Besides, use of Afghan soil against Pakistan by Fitna al Khawarij terrorists continues to remain a grave point of concern,” it added.
“Pakistan expects the Afghan government to uphold its responsibilities and deny use of its soil for terrorist activities against Pakistan,” the ISPR statement further read.
