- General Munnir visited Bannu after a thwarted terrorist attack.
- Coas was informed of current operations, a security situation.
- Imperative of national unity in the fight against terrorism: head of the army.
The chief of staff of the army (COAS) ASIM MUNNID undertake to court the planners and facilitators of the deadly attack of the canton of Bannu, said inter-service public relations (ISPR) in a statement on Thursday.
The declaration comes two days after the security forces managed to thwart a loose terrorist attack against Bannu’s cantonment at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing the 16 activists who tried to interfere in the establishment, according to the ISPR.
However, in the exchange of fire, five soldiers were also martyred while putting heroic resistance, said the military’s media wing.
At least thirteen civilians were martyred and 32 others were injured as a result of the destruction caused by suicide explosions during the confrontation.
In a statement today, the army media wing said that the military chief, General Munnir, went to Bannu on Tuesday following the terrorist attack thwarted against the cantonment by TTP activists.
During the visit, the COAS was informed of the current operations and the overall security situation in the region. He also visited the combined military hospital (CMH) banned to find out about the health and well-being of injured soldiers, recognizing their resilience and unshakable dedication.
The COAS congratulated the high morale and the firm resolution of the troops, reaffirming that the Pakistani army would continue to serve as a bulwark against terrorism to ensure the security and stability of the state.
The COs expressed profound condolences to the families of innocent civilians who lost their lives in this heinous and cowardly terrorist incident.
He also assured that if the authors of the incident were instantly neutralized by the valiant soldiers, the planners and the facilitators of the vile attack would also be brought to justice, wherever they are.
He stressed that the barbaric targeting of civilians, especially children, women and the elderly, revealed the real intentions of TTP terrorists as enemies of Islam.
Stressing the central role of the local community, the army chief reiterated that national unity is imperative in the fight against terrorism and assured that the armed forces would spare no effort to ensure the security and security of the inhabitants of Pakistan.
While addressing the troops, General Munnir praised their heroic actions, recognizing their rapid and decisive response by neutralizing the attackers and thwarting their harmful creations.
He also declared that the fight against the TTP and their facilitators, acting at the request of hostile elements, would continue until its logical conclusion.
COAs stressed that terrorist groups, including TTP, continued to operate from Afghan soil against Pakistan.
He stressed that the use of weapons and foreign equipment in recent terrorist attacks was clear proof that Afghanistan remained a safe refuge for such elements.
He reaffirmed that no entity would be authorized to disrupt the peace and stability of Pakistan.
Earlier when it arrived, the COAS was received by the commander of the Peshawar corners.