The Pakistan Army has eliminated 45 to 50 militants belonging to the Indian proxy “Fitna al-Khawarij” while foiling an infiltration attempt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid border tensions with Afghanistan, security sources said Pakinomist news on Thursday.
The group of militants tried to infiltrate Pakistan’s border while taking advantage of the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Several khawarij were injured in the military action carried out during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Mohmand district, the sources added.
Meanwhile, security personnel cordoned off the area and began a clearance operation. The exchange of fire between the security forces and militants continued for several hours.
This is a developing story and will be updated with more details.
