RAWALPINDI: Security forces successfully thwarted a significant attack on the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Mohmand district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.
The assault was carried out by a group of four suicide bombers affiliated with the extremist group Fitna al-Khawarij, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The militants attempted to breach the FC headquarters in the early hours of Friday but were swiftly neutralised by the security personnel.
“The attempt to enter the camp was effectively thwarted by our forces, and all four suicide bombers were killed before they could inflict any damage,” ISPR stated.
The successful operation prevented what could have been a devastating attack.
Following the thwarted attack, a sanitisation operation is underway to ensure no other terrorists remain in the area.
The ISPR affirmed the forces’ continued vigilance and commitment to eliminating terrorism from the country.
“Our security forces stand valiant, demonstrating sheer determination and resolve in their mission,” the military’s media wing added.
In a separate incident, five terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces at the Surkhab refugee camp in Pishin district.
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) reported that a substantial cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the terrorists’ hideout.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, during a Defence Day ceremony at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to combating terrorism.
He pledged to continue the operation against Fitna al-Khawarij until their complete eradication, highlighting a national consensus on the need to tackle this threat.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also praised the security forces for their effective response to the attack.
He commended their bravery in thwarting the assault under the cover of darkness, emphasising their crucial role in maintaining national security.
The combined efforts of the security forces in Mohmand and Pishin underscore Pakistan’s ongoing struggle against terrorism, with a clear message of resilience and resolve from both military and government officials.
