Seven terrorists killed in two PCIs in North Waziristan: ISPR

Security forces killed seven terrorists linked to the India-backed Fitna al-Khawarij group in two separate battles in North Waziristan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa district, army media said on Tuesday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence operation was carried out in Mir Ali area on December 1 after reports of the presence of Khawarij.

“During the operation, our own troops actually engaged the Khawarij site and after an intense exchange of fire, six Khawarij were sent to hell,” the statement said.

A second intelligence-based operation was carried out in Spinwam area, where “another Khawarji was effectively neutralized by security forces”, the ISPR added.

Arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists, who had participated in multiple attacks against security forces, law enforcement agencies and targeted killings of civilians. The ISPR said disinfection operations were underway to eliminate any further Indian-sponsored terrorists present in the region.

He added that the ongoing anti-terrorism campaign under the ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ vision – approved by the Supreme Federal Committee on National Action Plan – would continue in full swing to eradicate foreign-sponsored terrorism in Pakistan.

PM Shehbaz, Naqvi salute security forces

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated security forces for two successful counter-terrorism operations in North Waziristan. In a statement, he congratulated the troops for “eliminating seven terrorists” in various intelligence-based operations.

He said security forces were achieving “major successes” against terrorism under the national anti-terrorism vision Azm-e-Istehkam. “Security forces are making significant progress against the enemies of peace,” he said. “The entire nation stands firmly with the Pakistani armed forces in this fight against terrorism. »

Shehbaz said the government remained committed to eradicating militancy from the country. “We are determined to completely eliminate all forms of terrorism in Pakistan,” he added.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also congratulated the security forces for the successful operations in North Waziristan. In his statement, he praised the troops for their “professional excellence” and said the “malicious designs of the terrorists had been crushed.” “I salute the security forces for sending seven terrorists to hell,” the minister said. “We are proud of the courage and professionalism of our security personnel. »

Naqvi added that security forces had achieved “remarkable successes” in the fight against terrorism and remained fully committed to restoring lasting peace. “Our forces are determined to ensure peace,” he said, adding that the government would continue to support counter-terrorism operations across the country.