Remediation operation is underway to eliminate remaining Indian-sponsored Khwarij in the area
Security forces neutralized 22 Indian-sponsored terrorists during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Bannu district as part of their ongoing anti-terror campaign under the ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ vision, the military said in a statement on Tuesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the IBO was conducted on the night of November 24 following reports of the presence of Khwarij belonging to the Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij.
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During the operation, troops engaged the suspects and after an intense exchange of fire, Khwarij was neutralized.
A decontamination operation is underway to eliminate any remaining Indian sponsored Khwarij in the area. The campaign against terrorism under the vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam”, endorsed by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, of Pakistan’s security forces and law enforcement agencies will continue at full speed to eradicate foreign sponsored terrorism from the country.
President Asif Ali Zardari has praised the security forces for their successful intelligence-based operation against Khwarij in Bannu. He praised their timely and effective response in neutralizing 22 attackers belonging to the Indian proxy group, Fitna al-Khwarij. The President further acknowledged the commitment of the Pakistan Army and law enforcement agencies in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign under the ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ vision and termed it commendable.
He stressed that eliminating Indian-backed Khwarij remains the state’s top priority. President Zardari also paid tribute to the martyrs and warriors, describing them as the pride of the nation and hailed the courage of the troops who displayed exceptional bravery during the operation.
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Union Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi has expressed his salute to the security forces for neutralizing 22 Indian-sponsored terrorists in Bannu. He lauded the forces for their successful operation against the terrorists and highlighted their timely response to thwart the malicious designs of the attackers.
The minister also praised the ongoing operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, aimed at eliminating the menace of Fitna al-Hindustan, calling them highly commendable.
He assured that Pakistan with the support of the nation is determined to completely eradicate the unholy presence of Fitna al-Hindustan and will not allow the terrorists and their facilitators to hide anywhere.
The minister concluded by stressing that the nation is immensely proud of its brave security forces.
