Security forces neutralize four cross-border drones launched from Afghanistan in Balochistan

RAWALPINDI, Jul 01 (APP): Demonstrating a high state of operational readiness, security forces successfully neutralized all four rudimentary drones launched across the border from Afghanistan into Balochistan using sophisticated countermeasures.

The hostile aerial platforms were immediately picked up by Pakistan’s robust air defence network and the swift and effective response foiled the malicious attempt, said a news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

“On 30 June, Afghan Taliban regime launched four rudimentary drones across the border in Balochistan as part of their patronisation and support of terrorists outfits operating from inside their controlled territories,” it further said.

Such gimmicks of the Afghan Taliban regime are aimed at misleading the Afghan population suffering under their oppressive regime. The Afghan Taliban should realise that their irresponsible behaviour is only adding to the hardships of the Afghan people.

Instead of trying to sedate their population through such antics and hollow rhetoric, they should eschew sponsorship of terrorism and adhere to the principle of peaceful coexistence. However, if the Afghan Taliban continue to provoke Pakistan, they would receive a befitting response which would cost them heavily, the news release said.

“The Pakistan Armed Forces remain fully vigilant and capable of defending every inch of the motherland. Any misadventures or cross-border provocations threatening the sovereignty of Pakistan and endangering our people will continue to be met with swift, decisive, and overwhelming responses under Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq,” it further said.