Security forces also carried out two separate operations in North Waziristan and Lakki Marwat districts.
ISLAMABAD:
Security forces foiled a suicide attack attempt and killed six Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists in North Waziristan, while 14 more were gunned down during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Datta Khel and Lakki Marwat, officials said on Friday.
According to officials, a terrorist crashed an explosive-laden vehicle into the wall of a security forces camp in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan, triggering a powerful explosion.
After the explosion, five more terrorists tried to enter the field. However, security forces responded quickly and neutralized them off the field.
During the operation, a roof collapse in the field led to the death of one security personnel and injuries to six others. The injured were immediately taken to the nearest military hospital for treatment.
Security forces also carried out two separate operations in North Waziristan and Lakki Marwat districts, killing a total of 14 militants. The operation in the Tang Kili area of Datta Khel in North Waziristan was carried out based on information about militant movements on the outskirts.
After continuous surveillance of the area for 8 to 10 days, the forces surrounded the terrorists on October 16. In the exchange of fire that followed, six terrorists were killed and three wounded. Among the dead was TTP commander Mehbub alias Muhammad.
Security forces also carried out an operation in Sultan Khel area of Lakki Marwat on October 16, killing eight highly wanted terrorists. According to security officials, the operation focused on secret hideouts following aerial and ground surveillance.
The forces moved in immediately once terrorist movements were detected. Large quantities of weapons, ammunition and communication devices were recovered during the operations.
Official sources said that in the last four days, 102 militants who entered Pakistan “under the patronage of the Afghan Taliban” were killed. They highlighted that, within the framework of the National Action Plan (PAN), impartial, effective and continuous operations are carried out against terrorists.
The people and security forces are determined to eradicate the scourge of terrorism from the country, and these operations will continue until the last militant is eliminated, they added.
