DG ISPR is to hold an important press conference today. Media will be arrested following a series of terrorist attacks in the past few days.
The press conference will begin on Monday at 3 PM. Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry will address the press conference today. He will speak on matters related to the current wave of terrorism in the country.
Last week, eight soldiers of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom in a terrorist attack at Bannu Cantonment on Monday. The soldiers embraced martyrdom while thwarting a terrorist attack, says Inter-Services Public Relations on Tuesday.
The ISPR informed that the terrorists attacked in the early hours of July 15th. However, they could not enter the facility as the attempt was thwarted successfully. Unsuccessful in their attempt, terrorists rammed the truck laden with explosives into the wall of the premises of the cantonment.
The suicide attack partially damaged the wall but claimed the lives of eight soldiers. “This timely and effective response by the security forces prevented a major catastrophe, saving precious innocent lives. The gallant and selfless action of the security forces is a testament to their unrelenting resolve in the fight against terrorism,” read the statement.
As per ISPR, the attack was carried out by the Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group operating from Afghanistan. This group has several times used Afghan territory to carry out attacks in Pakistan.
The statement reaffirmed the security forces’ commitment to protect the country from terrorism, vowing to take any necessary actions against threats coming from Afghanistan.