11 terrorists killed in operations across KP, Balochistan

Security forces have killed 11 terrorists in intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The operations targeted militants linked to Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan in Bannu, South Waziristan, and Khuzdar.

In Bannu, two militants were killed and weapons and ammunition were recovered during an operation against Fitna al-Khawarij. According to Dawn, five terrorists were killed in the Ladha area of South Waziristan and four terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan were killed in the Sasool area of Khuzdar district.

President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces for their successful operation, saying the elimination of terrorist elements active with foreign support is essential for national security and lasting peace.

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