Security forces also conducted two separate operations in North Waziristan, Lakki Marwat districts
ISLAMABAD:
Security forces foiled a suicide attack and killed six Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists in North Waziristan, while 14 more were gunned down during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Datta Khel and Lakki Marwat, officials said on Friday.
According to officials, a terrorist rammed a vehicle carrying explosives into the wall of a security forces camp in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali area, causing a powerful explosion.
After the explosion, five more terrorists tried to enter the camp. However, security forces responded quickly and neutralized them outside the camp.
During the operation, the collapse of a roof in the camp resulted in the martyrdom of one security personnel and the injury of six others. The injured were immediately transferred to the nearest military hospital for treatment.
The security forces also carried out two separate operations in North Waziristan and Lakki Marwat districts, killing a total of 14 militants. The operation in the Tang Kili area of Datta Khel in North Waziristan was conducted on the basis of information about militant movements on the outskirts.
After continuously monitoring the area for 8 to 10 days, forces surrounded the terrorists on 16 October. In the ensuing exchange of fire, six terrorists were killed and three wounded. Among those killed was a TTP commander Mehbub alias Muhammad.
Security forces also conducted an operation in Sultan Khel area of Lakki Marwat on October 16 and killed eight much-wanted terrorists. According to security officials, the operation targeted secret hideouts following air and ground surveillance.
Forces moved in immediately when terrorist movements were detected. Large quantities of weapons, ammunition and communication equipment were found during the operations.
Official sources said that over the past four days, 102 militants who have entered Pakistan “under the patronage of the Afghan Taliban” have been killed. They emphasized that as per the National Action Plan (NAP), impartial, effective and continuous operations against terrorists are underway.
The people and the security forces are determined to remove the scourge of terrorism from the country and these operations will continue until the last militant is eliminated, they added.
