11 security officials martyred, 12 terrorists neutralised in Bajaur assault: ISPR

Rawalpindi: At least 12 terrorists belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna-al-Khwarij were killed by the security forces during an operation against the terrorists in Bajaur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

According to ISPR, a cowardly terrorist attack was attempted by Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna-al-Khwarij on a joint check post of the security forces and law enforcement agencies in Bajaur District.

The assailants sought to breach the checkpoint security. However, their nefarious designs were swiftly and decisively foiled by the vigilant and resolute response of Pakistan's security forces.

Displaying unwavering courage and professional excellence, our valiant troops engaged the fleeing Khwarij with precision, eliminating twelve Khwarij.

In their desperation, the attackers rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall.

Due to blast impact, infrastructure at check post collapsed, resultantly eleven brave sons of soil, rendered the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat.

Tragically, civilian residential buildings in close proximity also suffered severe destruction as a result of the explosion, leading to the martyrdom of one innocent young girl and injuries to seven others including women and children.

Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored Kharji found in the area.

The relentless counter-terrorism campaign under vision "Azm-e Istehkam" as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan, by security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

The sacrifices of our brave soldiers and innocent civilians further reinforce our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nation at all costs.