ISLAMABAD: Security forces on Friday successfully foiled a major suicide attack by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) — also referred to as Fitna al-Khawarij — in North Waziristan, security sources said.
Suicide Bomber Neutralized; Three Terrorists Killed
According to details, a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military camp, followed by an attempt by three terrorists to storm the compound.
The forces, acting swiftly and courageously, eliminated all three attackers, bringing the total number of killed terrorists to four.
Security personnel remained unharmed, and no damage was reported from the camp.
TTP Losses Reach 88 in Two Days
Friday’s failed attack raises the two-day death toll of Afghan Taliban-backed TTP terrorists to 88, sources confirmed.
In a separate incident, security forces in Bajaur seized a vehicle packed with hundreds of kilograms of explosives. The vehicle was reportedly intended for detonation among civilians but was safely destroyed through a controlled explosion without casualties or damage.
“Such explosives are often smuggled from Afghanistan into Pakistan along with other goods,” the sources added.
Forces Continue Counterterrorism Operations
On Thursday, the Pakistan Army eliminated 45 to 50 militants linked to the Indian-backed Fitna al-Khawarij during an infiltration attempt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The militants had tried to cross the border, exploiting the temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Earlier this week, 34 terrorists were killed in intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in North Waziristan, South Waziristan, and Bannu districts between October 13 and 15.
Rising Tensions Along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
The recent wave of operations follows a sharp escalation in border tensions after the Afghan regime’s failure to act against militant groups operating from its soil.
In retaliation for repeated cross-border attacks, Pakistan’s Armed Forces launched precision strikes targeting key Taliban strongholds in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, destroying multiple hideouts.
A day earlier, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a temporary 48-hour ceasefire at Kabul’s request to ease hostilities.
Since the Taliban takeover in 2021, Pakistan has experienced a surge in terror incidents, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The two nations share a 2,500-kilometre porous border, vital for regional trade and cross-border ties.
