PESHAWAR: (APP) Gen Bajwa was briefing the media on the “Operation and Security review meeting which was headed by Chief of Army Staff, General Raheel Sharif.”
He said the kinetic element of Operation Zarb-e-Azb including Khyber III has been successfully concluded and mountainous range of Rajgal has been cleared. He said all the strategic points were being manned by our security forces for close monitoring of the area and cross border movement.
He said the process of TDP’s repatriation has been completed by 75 percent and they were being given due assistance with the coordination and support of concerned departments. He said that 14 incidents of terror have been averted by the security forces from July 1, 2016 till date in KP and FATA.
DG ISPR said,” We are trying to improve border management. The situation would be more satisfactory if neighboring Afghanistan plays its due role in this regard.” He said new check posts have also been established that would further enhance border management between the two countries.
He said the eastern borders of the country were under close monitoring of the security forces who were ready to respond to any aggression. He also urged people to be vigilant and keep an eye on any suspected movement in their areas.
Later military officials presented two facilitators of Christian Colony attack before media.