NORTH WAZIRISTAN – July 18, 2025 – In a major counter-terrorism breakthrough, security forces arrest five suicide attackers on Pak-Afghan border, successfully thwarting an attempted infiltration in the volatile border region of North Waziristan.
Security sources revealed that the operation was initiated around 5:00 PM after actionable intelligence alerted forces to a group of individuals—allegedly part of the militant faction known as “Khawarij”—attempting to illegally cross the border from Afghanistan into Pakistani territory.
By 6:25 PM, the suspects had entered near Azizkhel and Mandikhel, prompting a swift and coordinated response. Blockades were set up at five key points, effectively trapping the infiltrators. The suspects tried to hide in Besi Khel, but surrendered without resistance due to the rapid encirclement by security teams.
Arrested Suspects: Young Afghan Nationals
All five arrested individuals are between the ages of 15 to 18 years and are Afghan nationals, with three carrying official Afghan ID cards, according to initial reports. The group has been shifted to an undisclosed location for further interrogation.
Strategic Border Surveillance Prevents Major Incident
This latest arrest reinforces the critical importance of tight border surveillance amid ongoing security threats. Officials have since launched wider search operations across the border regions to thwart any additional infiltration attempts.
the successful outcome further highlights Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to counter rising cross-border terrorism and protect its territorial sovereignty.
Recent Militant Activity in the Region
The arrest of these would-be attackers is part of a series of successful anti-terrorism operations carried out by Pakistani forces in 2025:
- April 25–27: 71 Khawarij militants were killed in a large-scale clearance operation in North Waziristan.
- July 4: 30 suspected militants, allegedly backed by foreign handlers, were neutralized.
- March 23: 16 infiltrators were killed during a prior border incursion attempt.
These incidents reflect the persistent threat from across the Afghan border, despite ongoing diplomatic and security efforts to stabilize the region.
Related Incident: Bus Attack in Balochistan
In a separate terrorist attack on the same day, three passengers were killed and seven others injured in Kalat, Balochistan, when a passenger bus was ambushed in the Neemargh area. The vehicle was en route from Karachi to Quetta when gunmen opened fire.
Government officials, including Shahid Rind, spokesperson for the Balochistan government, confirmed the casualties and the critical condition of two injured passengers.
Security forces have launched a search operation in the area, while the injured have been shifted to nearby medical facilities.
Conclusion
The fact that security forces arrest five suicide attackers on Pak-Afghan border underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by Pakistan, especially in border regions like North Waziristan. The professionalism and timely response of law enforcement prevented a potential disaster and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to combating terrorism.
As regional tensions and militancy threats persist, border security and intelligence coordination remain vital to ensuring peace and stability.
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