Pakistan’s security forces successfully foiled a cross-border infiltration attempt in Bajaur, killing four foreign militants, including a senior commander, the Inter-Services Public Relations confirmed. Four Foreign Militants Killed in Bajaur, the ISPR said, after a swift counter-operation intercepted the group trying to enter Pakistani territory from Afghanistan. The operation underlined Pakistan’s determination to stop cross-border terrorism and protect its citizens.
The military named one of the dead as Amjad alias Mazahim, a key leader and deputy to Noor Wali of the Fitna al-Khawarij network. Amjad served as chief of the group’s so called Ruhbari Shura and carried a bounty of five million rupees. According to the ISPR, the suspects were operating from inside Afghanistan and were involved in planning and directing attacks against Pakistan.
Security forces said they detected suspicious movement along the Bajaur border and launched a precise and timely counter-operation that neutralised the threat. The army statement emphasised that the Fitna al-Khawarij network continues to use Afghan soil to target Pakistan and that these networks will face relentless pressure until they are dismantled.
Islamabad reiterated its long standing demand that Afghan territory must not be allowed to harbour or facilitate militants who attack Pakistan. The ISPR said the operation demonstrates Pakistan’s resolve to defend its borders and vowed that counterterrorism measures will continue with full intensity until the complete elimination of terrorist threats.
The Bajaur action will likely strengthen calls for effective cross-border cooperation to deny sanctuary to extremist groups. Pakistan’s forces have repeatedly shown they will act decisively to prevent incursions and to hold accountable those who plot violence from beyond the border.
