Security forces have killed 43 terrorists in intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in various areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan during the last 48 hours, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to ISPR press release, on night 12-13 December, security forces conducted an IBO in Lakki Marwat district in KP. The troops effectively targeted khwarij location and resultantly killed six terrorists. Moreover, during December 9 to 24, eighteen khwarij were killed in KP province. In Balochistan, the security forces successfully neutralized ten terrorists in two separate IBOs conducted in Musa Khel and Panjgur Districts on 13 December. During 9-13 December, twenty five terrorists were sent to hell in Balochistan.
According to ISPR said that intelligence-based operations will continue till peace is restored in the country and khawrij are eliminated, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have lauded security forces for conducting successful intelligence-based operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa area in which 43 terrorists were killed during the last 48 hours.
The entire nation is thankful to the security forces who remain vigilant for the defence of their motherland, the president said in a statement issued by the President House Press Wing. He also lauded the security forces for killing terrorists during the operations.
PM Shehbaz Sharif in a statement has also praised Pakistan Army for ganing success in war against terrorism. He lauded the determination of the Army for the eradication of terrorism in the country. Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has lauded security forces for foiling terrorist design in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts.
Interior Minister also praised the sacrifices of troops for fighting from the front. Syed Mohsin Naqvi prayed that entire nation was proud of Army jawans.