Pakistan security forces kill 15 militants attempting to cross from Afghanistan
Summary
Pakistan’s security forces killed 15 militants who tried to cross the border from Afghanistan into Pakistan. The militants were identified as members of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and Pakistan accused India of supporting them, which India denies.Key Facts
- The militants were detected trying to enter North Waziristan, a district in Pakistan’s northwest, on Tuesday.
- A 36-hour firefight followed, ending with the death of 15 militants.
- Pakistan’s military calls these militants "Fitna al-Khawarij," referring to the TTP.
- Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban government and India of supporting the TTP, but both deny it.
- Acting Pakistani President Yousaf Raza Gilani praised the security forces and stated counterterrorism efforts will continue.
- TTP violence in Pakistan has increased recently, with claims many TTP members find refuge in Afghanistan.
- Pakistan says improved relations with Afghanistan depend on guarantees that Afghan territory won’t be used for attacks.
- China has been involved as a mediator in efforts to reduce tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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