Security forces foil major suicide attack, destroy explosives-laden vehicle in Wana: state media

Security forces foiled a major terrorist plot in a timely intelligence-based operation, destroying an explosives-laden vehicle before it could be used in a suicide attack, state media PTV News reported.

According to security sources, the operation was carried out in the Ghwakhwa area of Wana in South Waziristan Lower. The vehicle was packed with explosives intended for a major terrorist attack, they said.

As a result of the operation, the explosives-laden vehicle and a motorcycle were destroyed. One khariji terrorist was killed, while five others were injured, the security sources said.

During the operation, security forces demonstrated a high degree of professionalism, ensuring the safety of innocent civilians and protecting their lives and property, the sources added.

Security sources said the forces had kept the suicide vehicle under surveillance for three consecutive days and engaged it only after it had moved away from populated areas, minimizing the risk of civilian casualties.

Security sources said the successful operation reflects the unwavering resolve and operational readiness of the security forces.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday commended the security forces for foiling the major terrorist plot in Wana.

He said the security forces, through an intelligence-based operation, saved Wana and its surrounding areas from potential devastation.

According to the interior minister, security personnel professionally neutralised an explosives-laden vehicle and motorcycle before they could be used in an attack.

“The security forces demonstrated exceptional professionalism and ensured the protection of citizens’ lives and property,” Naqvi said.

He paid tribute to the forces for thwarting the nefarious plan for a suicide attack before it could be carried out.

“The brave personnel of the security forces have crushed the enemy’s malicious designs,” the minister added.