Security forces neutralise 2 terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan: ISPR

D I Khan: Security Forces killed two Khwarij militants and one apprehended in injured condition in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the general area of Kulachi in Dera Ismail Khan district.

“On the reported presence of khwarij, during the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij location, as a result of which, two Khwarij were sent to hell, while one Kharji was apprehended in injured condition,” said a news release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) here Monday.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from these Khwarij, who remained actively involved in terrorist activities against the security forces as well as target killing of innocent civilians, it further said.

“Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area, as security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country,” the press release said.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended the officers and officials of the security forces for conducting a successful operation against Fitna al-Khwarij in the Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan.

In their separate statements today, they appreciated the security forces for sending two Khwarij to hell and apprehending one other.

They vowed to continue operations till the complete eradication of the scourge of terrorism from the country.

The President and the Prime Minister said they and the entire nation are standing shoulder to shoulder with the security forces in the war against terrorism.