ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces have killed 22 terrorists in three separate operations in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a military statement said on Saturday.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in the general area Gul Imam in Tank District on the reported presence of terrorists.
The statement said during the conduct of the operation the security forces killed nine terrorists, while six got injured.
In another operation, conducted by the security forces in North Waziristan District, ten terrorists were successfully neutralized.
In the third encounter, security forces thwarted terrorists’ attempt to attack a security forces’ post in Thall District and killed three terrorists.
“However, during the intense fire exchange, six brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat,” ISPR said.
It added sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
President, PM praise forces for successful operations against terrorists
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have praised the security forces for their successful operations against terrorists in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
In their separate statements, they commended the bravery and professionalism displayed by the security forces during three separate operations, which resulted in the deaths of 22 terrorists and injuries to six others.
The President and the Prime Minister expressed sorrow over the martyrdom of six brave soldiers of the Pakistan Army during the operations and prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs and for patience for their families.
They emphasised that the entire nation stands by the security forces and pays homage to them for fighting bravely against terrorists and for sacrificing their lives for the country.
They reiterated their commitment to continue the war against terrorism until it is completely eradicated from the country.
A day earlier eight terrorists were killed in separate operations in South Waziristan and Lakki Marwat districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
It is pertinent to mention that three terrorists were killed in two separate security operations in Khyber and South Waziristan districts while a policeman and a local elder were martyred in roadside bomb explosions in Bajaur tribal district on November 23.
Twelve personnel were martyred while six terrorists were killed after a checkpost was targeted in the Mali Khel area of KP’s Bannu on November 19.
