Security forces kill 10 terrorists in two separate engagements in North Waziristan District: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, March 09 (SABAH):  On 8-9 March 2024, 10 terrorists were killed, while three were injured in two separate engagements by the security forces in North Waziristan District.

According to the statement issued by ISPR, four terrorists were killed during an intelligence based operation on 8 March. Whereas, during the follow up sanitization operation, four more terrorists were successfully neutralized by the security forces.

In a separate operation in North Waziristan District, movement of five terrorists, who were trying to infiltrate Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces. After an intense fire exchange, two terrorists, Terrorist Hazrat Umer and Terrorist Rehman Niaz were also killed, while three other terrorists got injured.

Pakistan has consistently been asking Interim Afghan Government to ensure effective border management on their side of the border. Interim Afghan Government is expected to fulfill its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by terrorists for perpetuating acts of terrorism against Pakistan.

Security forces of Pakistan are determined and remain committed to secure its borders and wipe-out the menace of terrorism from the country.