Khawarij-Afghan Taliban ‘joint infiltration attempt’ on border foiled

• Khawarij, Afghan Taliban launched attack with heavy weapons.
• Afghan Taliban abandon six posts after Pakistan’s decisive response.
• No fatalities on Pakistan side; three security personnel injured.
  

RAWALPINDI: Security forces successfully thwarted an attempted infiltration and retaliated decisively against a cross-border attack by militants in the Kurram and North Waziristan regions, security sources told Geo News on Saturday.

According to security sources, a group of 20 to 25 khawarijin coordination with the Afghan Taliban, launched an unprovoked attack on Pakistani posts using heavy weaponry this morning.

In a swift and effective response, Pakistani forces not only neutralised the infiltration attempt but also delivered a strong counterattack.

Reports confirm that over 15 militants, including Afghan Taliban members, were killed, with many others injured. The operation forced the Afghan Taliban to abandon six posts along the border, incurring heavy losses on their side.

Initial reports suggest significant damage on the Afghan side, with further casualties likely. Despite the intensity of the exchange, Pakistan’s security forces reported no fatalities and only three injuries.

Pakistan has repeatedly called on the Afghan interim government to prevent its territory from being used by militants for cross-border aggression.

This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.