Security forces kill 5 terrorists in North Waziristan IBO: state media
Security forces on Tuesday killed five terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in North Waziristan, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported. Two terrorists were injured in the operation, it said. Forces targeted hideouts of the terrorists, who belonged to Fitna al-Khawarij , according to security sources. Fitna al Khawarij is a term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the…
On Tuesday, security forces eliminated five terrorists through an intelligence-led operation in North Waziristan, according to state broadcaster Radio Pakistan. Two of the deceased were injured during the operation, as per security sources. The terrorists targeted were members of the banned group, Fitna al-Khawarij, which refers to individuals associated with Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their successful operation, emphasizing that their actions are crucial in countering terrorist threats. Zardari stated that the timely and effective efforts of these forces are playing a pivotal role in thwarting the malevolent plans of terrorist elements.
In response, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated that the government's top priority is the complete eradication of terrorism and the achievement of sustainable peace under the Azm-i-Istehkam vision. Balochistan province has been grappling with frequent terrorist attacks and security challenges for an extended period. In August, the province witnessed 54 terrorist incidents, a 50% increase from July's 36 incidents, as reported by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).
On October 2, security forces killed seven terrorists in another operation in North Waziristan. On September 30, three terrorists were eliminated during an operation in KP's Mir Ali. The day prior, in an operation in KP's Bara area, five terrorists were killed. On the previous day, four terrorists were eliminated during an operation in Dera Ismail Khan.
On September 26, a suicide blast in DI Khan's Darazinda tehsil claimed twelve lives and injured thirty-five others. On September 18, a major attack in Kohat's Police Lines resulted in 23 deaths and approximately 100 injuries, with eight terrorists killed during an overnight clearance operation. On September 17, security forces killed ten terrorists in separate operations across KP between September 15 and 17.
In the preceding week, over twenty terrorists were killed during multiple engagements in KP between September 3 and 5.
Written by urgent.news from Dawn - Pakistan's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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