Security forces kill 74 terrorists during IBOs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan: ISPR

In recent intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, security forces have killed 74 terrorists, according to a statement released by the military’s media wing on Friday. In KP, 35 terrorists were killed in Mir Ali, North Waziristan district, and eight others were killed in Orakzai district.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) emphasized that these operations were intensified in Mir Ali and Orakzai to eliminate terrorist threats and dismantle khwarij networks. Intense exchanges of fire took place, causing significant damage to the terrorists' networks. Additionally, security forces recovered a substantial cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives, including homemade explosives and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which would have been used in terrorist activities if left unchecked.

Sanitization operations are ongoing to eliminate any remaining khwarij forces. President Asif Ali Zardari praised the security forces for their successful intelligence-based operation, highlighting their professional capabilities and the nation's resolve in the war against terrorism. In Balochistan, since November 3, security forces have killed 31 terrorists during a comprehensive intelligence-based area sanitisation operation against India-backed terrorist groups.

The state has designated these groups as Fitna al-Hindustan to emphasize India's alleged involvement in terrorism and destabilization across Pakistan. These operations have resulted in the recovery of weapons, ammunition, and explosives from terrorist hideouts, demonstrating the effectiveness of the security forces' actions. The country's security environment has remained volatile since October 30, with renewed terrorist activity and intensified counterterrorism operations.