Security forces neutralise nine terrorists in separate IBOs in KP: ISPR

Rawalpindi: Security forces neutralised nine terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the first operation was conducted in Mohmand District based on intelligence reports about the presence of militants.

“During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarijs’ location, resultantly, seven khwarij were sent to hell,” the ISPR stated.

Two soldiers, Havildar Muhammad Zahid (37, resident of Malakand) and Sepoy Aftab Ali Shah (26, resident of Chitral), lost their lives in the line of duty.

“Having fought gallantly, they rendered the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat,” the ISPR said, paying tribute to the fallen heroes.

In a separate operation in the general area of Maddi, Dera Ismail Khan District, security forces engaged in a firefight with militants, killing two terrorists.

“Fire exchange took place between own troops and khwarij. Resultantly, two khwarij were effectively neutralized,” the ISPR reported.

Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the killed militants, who were reportedly involved in numerous terrorist activities.

The ISPR emphasized that sanitization operations are ongoing to eliminate any remaining terrorists in the area.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday lauded the officers and Jawans of security forces for successful intelligence-based operation against Fitna Al-Khawarij in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He appreciated the officers and Jawans of security forces for their professional capabilities for eliminating nine Khawarij in Mohmand and Dera Ismail Khan.

He paid tribute to Havaldar Muhammad Zahid and Sepoy Aftab Ali Shah for embracing martyrdom for the country while fighting bravely and killing Khawarij.

He prayed for the elevation of ranks of martyrs in Jannah and for the grant of patience to the bereaved families.

He said the war against the menace of terrorism would continue till its complete eradication from the country. The nation stood with the armed forces in the war against terrorism, he added.

He said the whole Pakistani nation was proud of its brave Jawans, who were giving their lives for the nation, and their families.