He claims that weapons were recovered from terrorists and they were actively involved in many terrorist activities.
Security forces killed 24 terrorists in a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Bannu district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and adjoining areas in the last 24 hours, following a recent spurt in attacks on police and suicide attacks using vehicle bombs in the district, the Army’s media wing said on Friday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations were launched “against the backdrop of a recent surge in terrorist activities against police and vehicle-borne suicide attacks in Bannu district, in which Indian proxies Fitna Al Khawarij targeted law enforcement and innocent civilians.”
Fitna al-Khawarij ” is the term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
“Security forces have launched extensive intelligence-led joint operations to track down the perpetrators of these heinous attacks and their supporting infrastructure,” the statement added.
The military’s media wing said: “In the twenty-four hours following the heavy exchange of fire in Bannu district and neighboring areas, twenty-four khwarij owned by an Indian agent Fitna Al Khwarij were killed.”
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The ISPR said arms and ammunition were also recovered from the victims. Khwarijwho “remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities and the killing of innocent civilians.”
“Operations in the region will continue and the perpetrators of these heinous and cowardly acts will be brought to justice, as provided for in the relentless counter-terrorism campaign carried out under the vision”Azm-e-Istehkam“(as approved by the Supreme Federal Committee on National Action Plan) the security and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue in full force to eliminate the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country,” the statement concluded.
In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the security forces and law enforcement agencies.
“The timely and effective operations carried out by the security forces against those responsible for the recent terrorist attacks, especially the cowardly attacks targeting police personnel and innocent civilians in Bannu, are commendable,” the Prime Minister said. He added that “the entire nation stands with its courageous security personnel.”
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to the fight against terrorism, Prime Minister Shehbaz said, “Complete elimination of the scourge of terrorism and its enablers remains the top priority of the government.”
He also promised to take action against those behind such attacks, saying: “The nefarious designs of terrorist elements operating under Indian patronage will be foiled at all costs, and all those involved in such cowardly attacks will be brought to justice.” »
The latest operations come after coordinated terror attacks in KP on Wednesday. In Bannu, terrorists rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into Miryan police station before engaging security personnel in a prolonged gun battle, injuring six police officers and four civilians. Police said the attackers also blew up a damaged bridge leading to the station, apparently in an attempt to delay reinforcements.
Terrorism has increased significantly in KP and Balochistan in recent years. The rise in terrorist activities has led to growing concerns about the security situation in these regions. In response, security forces have carried out intensive operations to counter the threat, targeting terrorist groups infiltrating from the Afghan border.
The federal government has consistently raised its voice at international forums against terrorist sanctuaries operating in Afghanistan and using its soil to launch attacks against Pakistan – a development attested by the United Nations Security Council.
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The recent incidents in KP reflect the persistent security challenges facing the region.
Two policemen were killed and two others injured when a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) hit a police armored vehicle during a routine patrol on Wana-Jandola road in Tank district of KP on Monday.
On July 3, unidentified attackers carried out two separate acts of sabotage in Bannu district, targeting a government girls’ college and a key bridge.
Explosives placed inside Mama Khel Government Girls’ College damaged parts of the building, cracked classroom walls and shattered windows and doors.
In another incident in Bashki area of Jani Khel, terrorists placed a drum filled with explosives under a major bridge, apparently attempting to disrupt transport links. Security forces and the bomb disposal unit defused the device before it could cause damage.
On June 20, at least seven people were killed when a passenger vehicle was targeted in an IED attack in the area.
