ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army said in the early hours of Saturday that it foiled a terrorist attack on the Mianwali Training Air Base of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and also killed three terrorists.
The development comes on the heels of a terrorist incident that left at least 14 soldiers martyred in Balochistan.
According to the ISPR, “On 4 November, 2023, in the early hours of the day, Mianwali Training Air Base of Pakistan Air Force came under a failed terrorist attack which, Alhumdolliah, due to the swift and effective response by the troops, has been foiled and thwarted, ensuring the safety and security of personnel and assets”.
The media wing of the military said that demonstrating exceptional courage and timely response, three terrorists were neutralised even before they could enter the base while remaining three have been ‘cornered/isolated’ due to timely and effective response by the troops. However, the ISPR added, during the attack, some damage to three already grounded aircraft and a fuel bowser also occurred.
A comprehensive joint clearance and combing operation is in final stages to completely clear the area. The military said that Pakistan Armed Forces remain committed to eliminating menace of terrorism from the country at all costs.
