ISPR says terrorists linked to ‘Indian proxy Fitna Al Khwarij’ killed in five engagements in Bajaur, Bannu, DI Khan
Pakistani army soldiers. PHOTO: ISPR/FILE
Pakistan’s security forces killed at least 13 terrorists in a series of intelligence-based operations conducted on 6-7 March in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Sunday.
The operations were part of a “relentless anti-terror campaign”, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The Pakistani authorities use the term Fitna Al Khwarij about Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
According to ISPR, during an intelligence-based operation in Bajaur district, troops effectively engaged a terror site and after an intense exchange of fire, five terrorists were killed.
In two other encounters in Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan districts, three terrorists belonging to “Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij” were successfully neutralized, the statement said.
At the same time, troops killed five more terrorists in two separate engagements in Khyber and South Waziristan districts.
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Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the slain terrorists, who the military said had been actively involved in several terrorist activities in the area.
The military said the operations were carried out as Pakistan continues to face new challenges along the border with Afghanistan.
“The security forces of Pakistan remain resolute and unwavering in their commitment to defend the nation’s borders,” the statement said.
It added that clean-up operations were underway to eliminate any other “Indian-sponsored Kharji” found in the area.
The military said the “relentless campaign against terrorism under the vision ‘Azm e Istehkam’ (as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan)” by security forces and law enforcement agencies would continue at full pace “to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.”
