ISLAMABAD: Seven militants linked with the Indian-sponsored network “Al Khwarij” were killed in two intelligence-based operations in North Waziristan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday.
According to the military’s media wing, the first engagement took place in the Mir Ali area after security forces acted on credible intelligence regarding the presence of militants. During the operation, troops engaged the suspects’ hideout, leading to an intense exchange of fire in which six militants were killed.
In a separate intelligence-driven action in the Spinwam area, security forces neutralised one additional militant following a brief gunfight.
ISPR stated that weapons and ammunition were recovered from the deceased individuals, who were allegedly involved in multiple terrorist attacks targeting security forces, law-enforcement agencies, and civilians.
The statement added that sanitisation operations are underway to ensure the area is cleared of any remaining militants, as part of the ongoing counterterrorism drive under the “Azm-e-Istehkam” framework approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan.
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