Operation Khyber Four: Army clears two terror strongholds in Rajgal
Media cell of the military reported that Saprai Pass and Star Kille were secured
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Army has cleared two strongholds of terrorists in Rajgal valley of Khyber Agency on Sunday under Operation Khyber Four.
Media cell of the military reported that Saprai Pass and Star Kille were secured.
"Terrorists hideouts are being targeted by artillery and army aviation. Operation is progressing as planned. Terrorists are on the run", IGFC KP North Major Gen Shaheen Mazhar Mehmood Operational commander Khyber 4 Operation was quoted by ISPR.
Army had launched Operation Khyber Four earlier this month to check infiltration from Afghanistan.
Afghan ministry had reacted to the operation after it was announced and the reaction was termed unwarranted by the Director General (DG) of ISPR.
ISPR reported that information regarding Operation Khyber Four was shared with Resolute Support Mission twice.
Media cell of the military reiterated that Pakistan Army is desirous of trustworthy security coordination against common enemy. To level accusations is part of agenda of forces which do not wish to see peace in the region.
Rajgal valley had residue of terror after Operation Zarb-e-Azb as the terrain allowed entrances to Afghan militants to carry out attacks in Pakistan.
However, the ISPR DG reported in a media briefing earlier this month that although the terrain was challenging for the troops but they would succeed in their mission.
