As many as eight Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists were eliminated in two different intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reported 24NewsHD TV channel
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by military’s media wing, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), six Khawarij were neutralized when the security forces effectively targeted their hideout during an intelligence-based operation in District Tank.
In the second intelligence-based operation conducted in Tirah Valley of Khyber District, security forces killed two terrorists.
Sanitization operations were being conducted to eliminate any other Khawarji found in the area.
A large quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered from the hideouts of the slain terrorists who were involved in numerous attacks on members of the security forces and public.
The ISPR statement said that the security forces stand first against terrorists and are determined to thwart attempts aimed at sabotaging peace and progress of the country.
It may be mentioned here that the security forced had killed 27 terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan. On 12 January 2025, security forces conducted an IBO in the Kacchi district of Balochistan, and after an intense fire exchange, 27 terrorists were killed.
It said the troops also destroyed multiple hideouts of the militants during the operation.
President, PM laud security forces
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday paid tribute to the security forces for eliminating eight Khawarij (terrorists) in two different operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Appreciating the forces for anti-terror operations in Tank and Tirah Valley, the president and prime minister reiterated the nation’s resolve to root out terrorism from the country.
“The people of Pakistan stand in support of their security forces to eliminate terrorism and are fully resolved to root out this scourge,” the president remarked.
Prime Minister Shehbaz said that the government and the security forces were pursuing the objective of eliminating terrorism in toto.
“The entire nation feels proud of its brave security forces. We will continue to thwart the nefarious designs of the terrorists,” the prime minister added.
Mohsin Naqvi commends soldiers’ bravery
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday appreciated security forces for conducting two successful intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in which 8 hardened terrorists were sent to hell in Khyber Pukhtonkhwa.
In his appreciation message, Mohsin Naqvi lauded outstanding performance and bravely showed by security forces against terrorists in these two operations
While paying glowing tributes to security forces, Mohsin Naqvi said that entire nation recognized their sacrifices and proud of it.
Mohsin Naqvi said that whole nation saluted the sacrifices rendered by brave jawans of our security and stood with them shoulder-to-shoulder.
He vowed that these operations will continue till complete elimination of Fitna al-khawarij terrorists from our country.
Reporter Ahmad Mansoor