Security forces kill 30 terrorists in three districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province: ISPR
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz reiterate their commitment to continue the fight against the menace of terrorism
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD/LAHORE ( WEB NEWS )
30 terrorists were killed in three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. According to the ISPR, on reported presence of terrorists, an intelligence based operation was conducted by Security Forces in District Lakki Marwat. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and resultantly, 18 terrorists were killed, while six got injured.
Another intelligence based operation was conducted in District Karak. In ensuing fire exchange, 8 terrorists were effectively neutralised by the security forces.
In a third encounter that took place in general area Bagh, Khyber District, own troops successfully neutralised four terrorists including terrorist ring leaders Aziz ur Rehman @Qari Ismail and Kharji Mukhlis, while two terrorists got injured.
Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area against the security forces as well as killing of innocent civilians.
Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.
Meanwhile, the Counter-Terrorism Department has arrested 10 terrorists during operations conducted in various cities of Punjab. According to a CTD spokesperson, one hundred and sixty three intelligence-based operations were carried out across the province in response to terrorism threats. The operations took place in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sheikhupura, Mianwali, Sargodha, and Faisalabad.
Meanwhile President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for the successful operation against terrorists in three districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
In their separate messages, they praised the bravery and professionalism of the security forces for killing 30 terrorists, including their ringleaders.
They stated that the entire nation stands with the security forces in the war against terrorism and expressed their resolve to thwart the nefarious designs of the terrorists to spread chaos and insecurity in the country.
Both leaders reiterated their commitment to continue the fight against the menace of terrorism until it is completely eradicated from the country.
Meanwhile Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has praised Pakistan’s security forces for their successful operations against terrorists in three districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The operations resulted in the elimination of 30 terrorists, thwarting their nefarious plans. Interior Minister commended the security forces for their timely and effective response, saying that they have once again demonstrated their professionalism and bravery. He expressed appreciation for the security forces’ efforts in foiling the terrorists’ plans, stating that the nation stands united with them in the fight against terrorism.
Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that the country is united against terrorists and stands firmly with the security forces. He noted that the nation takes pride in the security forces’ professionalism and courage.