Security forces killed 23 terrorists linked to the Indian-backed Fitna Al Khwarij group in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on November 16 and 17, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday.
An intelligence-based operation in Bajaur district targeted a reported terrorist hideout, resulting in the deaths of 11 terrorists, including the group’s local commander, Sajjad, also known as Abuzar.
In a separate operation in Bannu district, security forces neutralised 12 more terrorists, the ISPR added.
Security forces eliminate 15 terrorists in 2 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations: ISPR
Early in the day, security forces foiled another attempt by terrorists in Bannu to target civilians. One terrorist was killed while planting an improvised explosive device (IED), highlighting the group’s growing desperation amid sustained counter-terrorism pressure, ISPR said.
Sanitisation operations are ongoing in both districts to eliminate any remaining terrorists.
The military reaffirmed its commitment to the “Azm-e-Istehkam” counter-terrorism campaign, approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, aimed at eradicating foreign-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan.
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