Six terrorists were neutralized by security forces following a gun battle in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district during an intelligence-based operation (IBO), as announced by the military’s media wing. The operation, carried out between May 3 and 4, targeted the reported presence of terrorists in the area, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
During the operation, there was a significant exchange of fire between the troops and the terrorists, resulting in the elimination of six terrorists and the discovery of a terrorist hideout. These terrorists were actively involved in various terrorist activities against both security forces and innocent civilians in the region.
Security forces are currently conducting a sanitization operation in the area, demonstrating their commitment to eradicating terrorism from the country.
Earlier, security forces had also eliminated terrorists responsible for the recent abduction of a district and sessions judge of South Waziristan during a joint IBO in KP’s Tank district. Three terrorists, identified as Azmat alias Azmati, Karamat alias Hanzla, and Rehan, were neutralized during the operation.
A recent security report from the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) highlights that a significant majority of fatalities and attacks, including those related to terrorism and security operations, occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces during the first quarter of 2024. The report details 432 violence-related fatalities and 370 injuries among civilians, security personnel, and outlaws, stemming from 245 incidents of terror attacks and counter-terror operations. Of the 432 fatalities, 281 were civilians and security personnel.
