It says only intelligence-based operations are being carried out as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
KARACHI:
A security official on Friday denied reports of a large-scale military operation in the Tirah region as “propaganda”, saying only intelligence-based operations (IBOs) are being carried out as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
Briefing media representatives in Karachi on Friday, a security official said there has been no major military offensive in Tirah, rejecting what they described as “false and baseless propaganda” suggesting otherwise.
“For the past three years, only intelligence-based operations have been carried out against Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan“said the security official, adding that IBOs remain the most effective method of countering terrorism.
The official said that actions against the militants are carried out strictly on the basis of intelligence information and will continue until the last terrorist is eliminated.
They also denied any increase in troop deployment in Tirah, saying no new checkpoints had been established and there were no restrictions on movement into or out of the area. They further added that the current weather conditions are not suitable for launching any large-scale military operation.
“The nexus between terrorists and criminal elements has been exposed,” the official said, adding that no narrative could weaken the relationship between the armed forces and the public. They added that all decisions in tribal areas are made in consultation with local elders and tribal communities, taking due account of local conditions and traditions.
Referring to Balochistan, the security official said Fitna al-Hindustan The groups were enemies of public welfare and development, adding that the people of the province had recognized militants who exploit grievances and allegations of deprivation to justify acts of terrorism.
The briefing concluded with the official reiterating his commitment to counter-terrorism operations while maintaining cooperation with local communities.
