Pakistani Forces Eliminate 30 Indian-Backed Terrorists Attempting Infiltration via Afghan Border: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces have eliminated at least 30 Indian-sponsored terrorists attempting to infiltrate through the Pak-Afghan border in the Hassan Khel area of North Waziristan, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), announced on Friday.
According to the ISPR, the terrorists—linked to the Indian proxy network “Fitna-al-Khawarij”—were detected moving in large numbers on the nights of July 1–2 and July 2–3. The infiltrators were intercepted and neutralised through what ISPR described as “precise and skillful engagement.”
“Security forces demonstrated exceptional vigilance, professionalism, and preparedness, successfully preventing a major terrorist attempt,” the statement said.
Significant Arms Recovered
A large cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was recovered from the terrorists. ISPR said the elimination of all 30 infiltrators helped avert what could have been a “potential catastrophe” inside Pakistani territory.
Pakistan Demands Action from Afghan Taliban
In its statement, ISPR called on the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan to ensure that Afghan soil is not used by foreign proxies, particularly those targeting Pakistan.
“The Taliban rulers must ensure that their territory is not exploited by Indian-sponsored terror outfits to orchestrate attacks against Pakistan,” the ISPR emphasized.
Surge in Cross-Border Terrorism
This development follows a deadly attack just days earlier, when 13 Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred in North Waziristan after a vehicle-borne suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a security forces convoy. That incident, also attributed to Indian-backed terrorist elements, was intercepted, but still resulted in tragic losses.
The ISPR had earlier detailed that the suicide vehicle was stopped by a leading group, foiling the main objective of the attack. However, the attacker managed to strike one of the vehicles, causing the fatalities.
COAS Vows Relentless Pursuit of Terrorists
Following the recent attacks, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir issued a strong statement, pledging that all facilitators, abettors, and perpetrators of terrorism will be pursued relentlessly and brought to justice—without exception and at any cost.
Rising Terror Threat Since 2021
Pakistan has witnessed a noticeable increase in cross-border terrorist activity since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, with provinces like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan facing the brunt of these incursions.
Recent statistics from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) show that militant attacks in May 2025 rose by 5% compared to April. Despite this, extremist activity has not escalated significantly amid the broader geopolitical tensions with India.
