Security forces kill 17 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Balochistan: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, August 30 (SABAH): Security forces have killed 17 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

According to the statement issued by the ISPR, sSince 20 August 2024, Security Forces are conducting extensive Intelligence Based Operations (IBOs) in Tirah Valley, Khyber District, on reported presence of Khwarij. On 28 & 29 August, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij’ locations where after intense fire exchange, 12 khwarij of Fitna-Al-Khwarij were sent to hell.

These operations have resulted into major setback to Fitna-Al- Khwarij & its affiliates, and so far, thirty seven terrorists have been sent to hell, while fourteen terrorists have suffered serious injuries.

The IBOs will continue till peace in the area is restored and khawrij are eliminated, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.

Meanwhile in the backdrop of cowardly terrorist activities, targeting the innocent civilians in Balochistan on 26 August, the security forces are conducting extensive intelligence based operations (IBOs) to hunt down the perpetrators of these heinous acts.

On night 29/30 August, in three separate IBOs in District Kech, Panjgur and Zhob, five terrorists were sent to hell by the security forces, while three terrorists got injured during the intense fire exchange.

Sanitization operations will continue until all perpetrators, facilitators and abetters of these atrocious acts are brought to justice.

Security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.