Lahore: Security forces have killed three Khwarij in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province: Security forces have killed three Khwarij in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

According to Radio Pakistan, an intelligence-based operation was conducted by security forces in the general area of Bara in Khyber District. During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location, resultantly two Khwarij, Haqyar Afridi and Gulla Jan, were killed.

In another incident, the movement of a group of Khwarij, who were trying to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces in South Waziristan District. Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. Resultantly, one Kharji was killed while three Khwarij got injured.

Pakistan has consistently been asking the Interim Afghan Government to ensure effective border management on its side of the border. The Interim Afghan Government is expected
to fulfill its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by Khwarij for perpetuating acts of terrorism against Pakistan.

Security Forces of Pakistan are determined and remain committed to securing its border and eliminating the menace of terrorism from the country.