Security forces kill 34 terrorists in separate operations in KP
Key Takeaways
- Security forces neutralized 34 militants from the Indian-backed outfit "Fitna Al Khwarij" in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- The operations spanned three days and occurred across North Waziristan, South Waziristan, and Bannu districts.
- The engagements followed credible intelligence and involved intense exchanges of fire with the militants.
- These actions are part of the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign named "Azm-e-Istehkam," approved by the Federal Apex Committee.
- The stated goal of the campaign is to eradicate foreign-sponsored terrorism and restore peace and stability in Pakistan.
Pakistani security forces successfully neutralized 34 terrorists belonging to the militant organization "Fitna Al Khwarij," which is reportedly backed by India, across three days of intensive operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The engagements took place in multiple districts, starting with North Waziristan where 18 militants were killed, followed by operations in South Waziristan and Bannu District, where eight militants were neutralized in each. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the success, noting that sanitization activities followed to clear the areas of any remaining threats. These successful counter-terrorism efforts are integral to the "Azm-e-Istehkam" campaign, which has the mandate of the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan (NAP). The overarching goal of the campaign is to eliminate all forms of foreign-sponsored terrorism to ensure lasting peace and stability within Pakistan. Security forces have reaffirmed their commitment to continuing these operations at full pace to safeguard the nation.
