President and Prime Minister praise security forces for successful IBOs in Dera Ismail Khan, North Waziristan
Security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) killed 15 terrorists linked to India-backed Fitna-al-Khawarij in two separate operations on November 15 and 16, the army’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said on Tuesday.
The first operation took place in Kalachi area of Dera Ismail Khan district, based on intelligence information about the presence of terrorists. Security forces attacked the terrorists’ hideout and killed 10 terrorists, including the group’s top commander Alam Mehsud, ISPR said.
According to the ISPR statement, the second operation was carried out in Datta Khel, North Waziristan, where five more terrorists were killed. Cleaning and disinfection efforts are underway in the area to locate and eliminate any remaining agents.
“Fitna al-Khwarij” is the state term for militants affiliated with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Later, he branded the Balochistan-based terrorist organizations as “Fitna-al-Hindustan” to underline his assertion of India’s involvement in terrorism and destabilizing activities inside Pakistan.
The anti-terror campaign, carried out under the “Azm-e-Istehkam” strategy approved by the Federal Apex Committee, will be continued in full force by security and law enforcement agencies to eliminate Indian-sponsored terrorist elements.
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President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their successful operations against Fitna al-Khawarij in Dera Ismail Khan and North Waziristan.
In a statement, the president said the elimination of foreign-backed terrorists from Pakistan will continue with a national consensus. He added that the killing of terrorists, including the group’s leader Alam Mehsud, who were supported by Indian forces, reflects the effectiveness of the security forces’ strategy.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said security forces are achieving significant victories in the fight against terrorism under the “Azm-e-Istehkam” strategy. He reaffirmed that the entire nation supports the armed forces and reiterated Pakistan’s determination to eradicate all forms of terrorism from the country.
Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the professional capabilities of Pakistani security forces in eliminating 15 Indian-sponsored terrorists in KP.
In a statement, Naqvi said he pays tribute to the security forces for bringing the terrorists to an “exemplary end” and added that they have once again thwarted the evil intentions of Indian-backed terrorist groups.
He said the nation holds in high regard the actions of the security forces for their continuous efforts to maintain peace and stability in KP.
