Due to the evolving security situation in Afghanistan, local Commander Opp Arundu Sector of the Afghan National Army (ANA) Chitral requested Pakistan Army to provide safe passage and refuge for 46 ANA soldiers as they were not able to hold their military post along Pakistan-Afghanistan border against Taliban offensive.
46 soldiers including 5 officers have been given refuge In Pakistan after contact with Afghan authorities and necessary formalities. These soldiers of ANA arrived late last night at Arundu Sector, Chitral. Afghan soldiers have been provided food, shelter, and necessary medical care as per established military norms.
Now after due process, these Afghan National Army soldiers will be returned to Afghanistan.
Previously, 35 Afghan soldiers who were not able to hold their military post along Pakistan-Afghanistan International Border had requested safe passage from Pakistan Army on July 1. They were also granted refuge and safe passage.