ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces successfully conducted intelligence-driven operations across five districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 13 terrorists linked to Indian-backed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also referred to as Fitna-ul-Khawarij, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday.
The operations were part of the ongoing counterterrorism campaign under the federal plan “Azm-e-Istehkam.”
Bajaur district
In a high-intensity engagement, security forces targeted a terrorist hideout in Bajaur. After a heavy exchange of fire, five militants were killed, and weapons and ammunition were seized from the location.
Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan districts
Two separate encounters in Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan led to the neutralization of three TTP militants. Security forces emphasized that the slain terrorists were actively involved in multiple operations targeting civilians and military installations.
Khyber and South Waziristan districts
Simultaneous engagements in Khyber and South Waziristan resulted in five more militants being killed. Additional arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists.
The ISPR highlighted that these intelligence-based operations are crucial in addressing threats along Pakistan’s western borders. The campaign specifically targets Indian-sponsored terrorist networks and aims to eliminate militants who destabilize local communities and threaten national security.
Security forces remain committed to the full execution of the National Action Plan (NAP) vision, working alongside law enforcement agencies to eradicate foreign-sponsored terrorism. Sanitization operations continue to ensure no militant presence remains in these high-risk areas.
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