As the military intensified anti-terrorism operations under Azm-e-Istehkam campaign, as many as 11 militants belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij were eliminated in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to a statement issued by the ISPR on Saturday, six Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed in a gubbattle with security forces personnel who raided their hideout in North Waziristan District as part of intensified intelligence-based campaign against the Khawarij.
In another gunfight during operation conducted by troops in Kurram District, five Indian-sponsored militants were sent to hell.
A large cache of arms and ammunition was seized by the security forces during the two operations.
According to the ISPR statement, the slain terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khwarij and were involved in numerous attacks on security forces and civilians.
The ISPR said sanitisation efforts were under way to clear the area of any remaining threats, adding that counterterrorism operations would continue with full momentum.
The ISPR statement reaffirmed that the ongoing campaign, being pursued under the vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam” approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, aims to eliminate “foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism” from the country.
Mohsin Naqvi pays tributes to security forces
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid glowing tributes to the security forces for conducting two successful operations against Fitna Al Khwarij in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In his message, Mohsin Naqvi said, “Our brave security forces have sent 11 Khwarij to hell in a professional manner.”
He said that sacrifices rendered by our brave security forces against Fitna Al Khawarij deserve appreciation.
He saluted the security forces for conducting successful operations to eliminate Khawarij in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Mohsin Naqvi said that our security forces remain determined to eliminate the Khawarij rebellion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Fitna-ul-Kharijites will not find a place to hide in KPK.
The Khawarij will be eliminated with the support of the nation.
Reporters Ahmad Mansoor and Awais Kiyani