Kurram infiltration backed by Afghan fire, ISPR says

ISPR said Afghan Taliban posts fired to support the crossing in Kurram, and that Naib Subedar Hidayat Aman, 40, from Ghizer was martyred.

ISPR said security forces foiled an infiltration from Afghanistan into Kurram and killed 12 Khwarij and Afghan Taliban.

Naib Subedar Hidayat Aman, 40, from Ghizer district, was martyred in the exchange of fire.

The military said Afghan Taliban posts opened fire to support the attempt; these reports carry no Afghan reply.

ISPR said a clearance operation is under way and that the Azm-e-Istehkam campaign will continue.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid tribute to the forces and condoled with Hidayat Aman's family.

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