RAWALPINDI: Security forces successfully thwarted a large-scale terrorist attack in Kharan carried out by 15–20 militants affiliated with Fitna-e-Hindustan, targeting city police stations and banks.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), approximately fifteen to twenty Indian sponsored terrorists of Fitna Al Hindustan carried out multiple terrorist activities in Kharan City, District Kharan.
Wherein, terrorists attacked City Police Station, National Bank of Pakistan and Habib Bank Limited. During the activity, Rs 3.4 Million were looted from the banks by terrorists.
Security Forces effectively responded and engaged the terrorists, prompting them to retreat. During the ensuing clearance operation, twelve terrorists were sent to hell in three different engagements. Terrorists' design to create a hostage situation at the police station was also effectively thwarted.
Sanitization operation continues in the surroundings to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorists. A relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm-e-Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.
Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces and law enforcement agencies for foiling the operation of the Indian-backed Fitna-al-Hindustan terrorists in Kharan.
He commended the security forces for foiling the attempt to cause huge losses with timely and effective response.
He expressed resolve that the evil intentions of the anti-national elements will be foiled at all costs.
“The state will continue to respond to the anti-national elements with full force,” he added.
