The security forces killed 19 militants in three separate operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on September 9 and 10, public relations between military media (ISPR) services said Thursday.
“From September 9 to 10, nineteen Khwarij belonging to Indian power, Fitna al Khwarij were sent to hell in three separate commitments in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” said the statement.
“Fitna al-Khwarij” is the term of the State for militants affiliated with the forbidden Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Later, he described the terrorist organizations based in Baluchistan as “Fitna-Al-Hindustan” to underline their claim of India’s participation in terrorism and destabilizing activities within Pakistan.
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The security forces launched an intelligence -based operation in the Guluno area of the Mohmand district, supposedly after militant presence reports. Fourteen militants were killed during an intense exchange of fire, said Ispr.
A second operation in the Datta Khel area of Waziristan del Norte left four dead militants, while another match in the Bannu district killed one more, the statement added.
The ammunition and weapons were seized of the deceased suspects, who were involved in multiple attacks in the region, according to ISPR.
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Authorization operations are underway to locate the remaining militants. The military reaffirmed their resolution to eradicate militancy and “eliminate the threat of terrorism” of the country.
President, PM Laud Forces
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their successful anti -terrorist operations in KP, according to a statement published by the state station Radio Pakistan.
President Zardari said that the courage and professionalism of Pakistan’s soldiers continue to protect the nation from terrorism.
He stressed that the operations demonstrate Pakistan’s resolution to confront and defeat what he called militancy sponsored by the Indians, promising actions until each terrorist and facilitator is taken before justice.
Echoing the feeling, Shehbaz said that the fight against terrorism would continue until the threat is eradicated. He pointed out that Army officers and staff work “day and night” to frustrate militant plots, adding that the nation is linked behind the armed forces in defense of the homeland.
