Pakistani security forces reported engaging and eliminating a significant number of insurgents over the weekend. According to a statement released on Sunday, operations along the nation’s northwest frontier – bordering Afghanistan – resulted in the deaths of 54 armed militants attempting to infiltrate Pakistani territory.
“Our troops identified and confronted the hostile group as they made their way across the border,” a military spokesperson stated. “The ensuing clashes led to the neutralization of all attackers.”
Details regarding the specific location of the engagement remain limited, but officials confirmed that this area has historically been vulnerable to cross-border incursions.
Key Points:
- Location: Northwestern border with Afghanistan
- Action: Pakistani soldiers repelled an attempted incursion.
- Casualties: 54 militants were killed.
“The security and sovereignty of Pakistan remain our paramount concerns,” the statement concluded.
