Security forces kill 9 terrorists including terrorist ring leader Shireen in Dera Ismail Khan District: ISPR

RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD, April 07 (SABAH): On night 6/7 April 2025, an intelligence based operation was conducted by Security Forces in general area Takwara, Dera Ismail Khan District on reported presence of terrorists.

According to the statement issued by the ISPR, during conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorist location and after an intense fire exchange, nine terrorists including HVT, terrorist ring leader Shireen were killed. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists.

Terrorist Ring leader Shireen was highly wanted by the Law Enforcement Agencies due to his involvement in numerous terrorist activities, and besides being involved in target killing of numerous innocent civilians, was also responsible for Shahadat of Captain Hasnain Akhtar, Shaheed on 20 March 2025.

Monday’s operation has avenged the heinous act and has brought the main perpetrator to justice.

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

Meanwhile President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have commended security forces for their successful operation against terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan.

In his statement, the President said the security forces’ operations will continue till the complete eradication of terrorism. He said our resolve to eliminate terrorist elements and ensure country’s defense will remain unwavering.

In his statement, the Prime Minister said the entire nation stands by the security forces in the war against terrorism. He expressed the commitment to completely eradicate terrorism from the country.