As many as 12 soldiers were martyred and 35 terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al-Khwarij were sent to hell during two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to an ISPR statement issued on Saturday, on reported presence of Khwarij, an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the security forces personnel in Bajaur District.
During the conduct of the operation, Pakistani troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location, and after an intense fire exchange, 22 Indian-sponsored Khwarij were sent to hell.
In another encounter that took place in South Waziristan District, 13 more Khwarij were neutralized by the security forces. However, during intense fire exchange, 12 brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat.
Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from Indian-sponsored slain Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in these areas.
Intelligence reports have unequivocally confirmed physical involvement of Afghan nationals in these heinous acts. Besides, use of Afghan soil against Pakistan by Fitna al-Khwarij terrorists continues to remain a grave point of concern.
Pakistan expects the Interim Afghan Government to uphold its responsibilities and deny use of its soil for terrorist activities against Pakistan.
Sanitization operations were conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored Khwarji found in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve, said the ISPR statement.
PM, interior minister commend security forces
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday lauded the security forces for eliminating 35 Fitna al Khwarij terrorists in two different operations in District Bajaur and District South Waziristan.
The prime minister paid tribute to 12 security forces Jawans who fought with bravery and embraced martyrdom while fighting the terrorists, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
The prime minister prayed for the high ranks of Shuhada and expressed his condolences with the bereaved families.He said in the fight against terrorism, the security forces were standing like solid rock and the entire nation paid tribute to them.
The prime minister also reiterated the resolve to eradicate terrorism of all kinds from the country.
Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also praised security forces for killing 35 Fitna al-Khwarij terrorists in two different operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In his message, Mohsin Naqvi said security forces foiled the nefarious plans of Khwarij terrorists by conducting timely operations.
Mohsin Naqvi praised the professionalism of security forces.
Salutes the security forces personnel who brought Khwarij terrorists to an exemplary end, Mohsin Naqvi said.
Mohsin Naqvi paid tribute to 12 security forces personnel who lost their lives while fighting bravely against Khawarij terrorists in South Waziristan.
Mohsin Naqvi expressed heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the martyrs.
The sacrifices of the martyrs are reflection of our strong resolve against terrorism, Mohsin Naqvi said.
He said the martyrs who laid down their lives for the sake of peace in the homeland are our pride.
The nation can never repay the debt of the families of the martyrs, Mohsin Naqvi said.
Reporters Ahmad Mansoor and Awais Kayani