President, Prime Minister congratulate security forces on ICP success in Dera Ismail Khan, North Waziristan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) security forces killed 15 terrorists linked to the India-backed Fitna-al-Khawarij movement in two separate operations on November 15 and 16, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said on Tuesday.
The first operation took place in Kalachi area of Dera Ismail Khan district, based on intelligence about the presence of terrorists. Security forces targeted the terrorists’ hideout, killing 10 terrorists, including the group’s top commander Alam Mehsud, the ISPR said.
According to the ISPR statement, the second operation was carried out in Datta Khel in North Waziristan where five more terrorists were killed. Cleaning and disinfection efforts are underway in the area to locate and eliminate any remaining agents.
“Fitna al-Khwarij” is the state term for militants affiliated with the banned group Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). He later referred to Balochistan-based terrorist organizations as ‘Fitna-al-Hindustan’ to underline his claim that India was involved in terrorism and destabilizing activities in Pakistan.
The anti-terrorism campaign, carried out under the ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ strategy approved by the Supreme Federal Committee, will continue with full force of security agencies and law enforcement agencies to eliminate Indian-sponsored terrorist elements.
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President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated security forces for their successful operations against Fitna al-Khawarij in Dera Ismail Khan and North Waziristan.
In a statement, the President said the elimination of foreign-backed terrorists in Pakistan would continue with national consensus. He added that the killing of terrorists, including group leader Alam Mehsud, supported by Indian forces, reflects the effectiveness of the security forces’ strategy.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said security forces were achieving significant victories in the fight against terrorism under the ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ strategy. He reaffirmed that the entire nation stood with the armed forces and reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to eradicate all forms of terrorism from the country.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the professional capabilities of Pakistani security forces in eliminating 15 Indian-sponsored terrorists in KP.
In a statement, Naqvi said he paid tribute to the security forces for bringing the terrorists to an “exemplary end” and added that they had once again foiled the evil intentions of the India-backed terrorist groups.
He said the nation held in high esteem the actions of the security forces for their continued efforts in maintaining peace and stability in KP.
