Security forces on Sunday killed five terrorists belonging to the Indian-backed group Fitna al-Khawarij during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Lakki Marwat District, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted the IBO on March 15 after receiving reports of the terrorists’ presence in the area.
“During the conduct of the operation, our troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location, and after an intense exchange of fire, five Khwarij were neutralised,” the statement said.
ISPR added that weapons and ammunition were recovered from the killed terrorists, who had been actively involved in numerous attacks in the region.
The statement said a sanitisation operation is ongoing to eliminate any remaining Indian-sponsored Khwarij in the area as part of the relentless counter-terrorism campaign under the vision “Azm-e-Istehkam.”
“Security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country,” it added.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Zardari and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi have lauded security forces for foiling the nefarious designs of terrorists.
In their separate statements, they said the entire nation stands with Pakistan's armed forces in this war against terrorism.
In his statement, the President in his statement said the Indian-backed Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists are involved in malicious efforts to harm Pakistan's peace.
The Prime Minister, in his statement, said the security forces are achieving major successes against terrorism under vision Azm-e-Istehkam.