Security forces have killed four Khawarij terrorists, while foiling their infiltration attempt at Rajgal area adjacent to Pakistan-Afghan border.

During the exchange of fire, Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi, having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat.

Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in their separate messages, have commended the security forces for successfully foiling an infiltration attempt by terrorists of Fitna-al-Khawarij on Pak-Afghan border in the Rajgal area of Khyber District.

In a statement, the President appreciated the security forces for killing four Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists.

He paid rich tribute to the Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi who embraced martyrdom during the exchange of fire with terrorists.

Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan's brave security forces are always prepared to defend the country's borders.

In a statement, the Prime Minister saluted the security forces for killing four Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists during an encounter in Khyber District..

He expressed sorrow over the martyrdom of Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi in the exchange of fire.

He said the government and security forces are actively working to eliminate the threat posed by Fitna al-Khawarij from the country.