Pakistan Army has foiled an infiltration attempt from Afghanistan by neutralising 45 to 50 militants belonging to Indian proxy “Fitna al-Khawarij” in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid escalation between the neighbouring countries, security sources said on Thursday.
The group of militants were trying to infiltrate Pakistan’s border while taking advantage of the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Several khawarij were injured in the military action conducted under an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mohmand district, the sources added.
Meanwhile, security personnel cordoned off the area and commenced a clearance operation. The exchange of fire between the security forces and militants continued for several hours.
This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.
