Security forces killed 19 militants in three separate operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on September 9 and 10, said the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Thursday.
“On September 9-10, Nineteen Khwarij, who belonged to the Indian Proxy, Fitna Al Khwarij, was sent to hell in three separate obligations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province,” read the statement.
“Fitna Al-Khwarij” is the state’s term for militants associated with the forbidden Tehreek-in-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Later, the Balochistan-based terrorist organizations felt like “Fitna-Al-Hindustan” to emphasize his claim of India’s commitment to terrorism and destabilizing activities in Pakistan.
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Security forces launched an intelligence-based operation in the Guluno area of the Mohmand district allegedly after reports of militant presence. Fourteen militants were killed during an intense exchange of fire, the ISPR said.
Another operation in North Waziristan’s Data Khel area left four militants died, while another meeting in the Bannu district killed one more, the statement added.
Ammunition and weapons were seized from the deceased suspects involved in several attacks in the region, according to ISPR.
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Clearance operations are underway to find any remaining militants. The military confirmed its decision to eradicate militant conditions and “wipe out the threat of terror” from the country.
President, Prime Minister
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their successful Cattle Operations in KP, according to a statement published by State Broadcaster Radio Pakistan.
President Zardari said the courage and professionalism of Pakistan’s soldiers continues to protect the nation from terrorism.
He emphasized that the operations demonstrate Pakistan’s decision to confront and defeat what he called Indian sponsored militant conditions and promised actions until any terrorist and facilitator is brought to court.
Shehbaz, who repeated the mood, said the fight against terrorism would continue until the threat is eradicated. He noted that the Army Officers and Staff Work “Day and Night” to foil militant reasons and added that the nation is united behind the armed forces in defense of the home country.
