RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army is marking the third anniversary since the start of operation ‘Radd-ul-Fasaad’ aimed to combat terrorism and secure the nation’s borders.
In a series of tweets, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated the operation completed three years and was launched by Pakistan Army across the country after terrorist sanctuaries in the former tribal areas were neutralised.
Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that gains made during the past two decades of the war on terror will be consolidated to achieve enduring peace and stability for Pakistan and the wider region.
“Operation aims at indiscriminately eliminating residual/latent threat of terrorism, consolidating gains of operations made thus far and further ensuring security of the borders,” the army chief was quoted by the ISPR.
Terming the journey from ‘Terrorism to Tourism’, the army paid tribute to the martyrs and the sacrifices rendered by security forces in achieving stability and peace in the country.
The military’s press wing said the residual and latent threat of terrorism was eliminated ‘indiscriminately ‘ and the effort was backed by the entire nation. It added that the successes were achieved at a “monumental cost paid in men and material”.
The military also appreciated the citizen’s support to the armed forces, and praised the nation for being resilient and defeating the extremist ideology,
Op RuF completes 3 yrs today. Launched on 22 Feb 2017 across the country to consolidate gains of all past Ops, indiscriminately eliminating residual/ latent threat of terrorism, ensuring security of Pak’s borders. In this journey from Terrorism to Tourism, SF & Int agencies (1/3)
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) February 22, 2020
…backed by the entire Nation, achieved unparalleled success at a monumental cost paid in men & material. Tribute to our martyrs, our real heroes, our pride. We also salute our resilient nation in defeating extremists’ ideology & for unflinching support to the AFs. (2/3)
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) February 22, 2020
“Gains of 2 decades of WOT shall be consolidated to achieve enduring peace and stability both for Pak & the region. Army is aware and capable of thwarting all threats to security / sovereignty of Pakistan
irrespective of the cost ”COAS. (3/3)— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) February 22, 2020
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