Nine terrorists including two suicide bombers killed by security forces in Bajaur District: ISPR

RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD, Oct (SABAH): Nine terrorists including two suicide bombers and a high value target terrorist ring leader Said Muhammad alias Qureshi Ustad were killed by security forces during an intelligence based operation in Bajaur District.

According to the ISPR, on night 23/24 October 2024, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Bajaur District on reported presence of terrorists.

During conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists location and after intense fire exchange, nine terrorists, including two Suicide Bombers and a High Value Target terrorist ring leader Said Muhammad @Qureshi Ustad were killed.

A large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered from killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as innocent civilians.

Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area, as security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.

Meanwhile President Asif Ali Zardari has commended security forces for successful intelligence based operation against terrorists in Bajaur District. In a statement, he said the entire nation is united against terrorism. He said the people and the security forces will collectively foil the designs of the terrorists.

President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to complete eradication of Fitnah Al Khwarij.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended security forces for their successful operation against terrorists in Bajaur district.

In a statement, he said the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the security forces in the war against terrorists. He expressed Pakistan’s firm commitment in the war against terrorism.