Security forces neutralise 23 terrorists in KP operations: ISPR

Rawalpindi: Security forces killed 23 terrorists linked to the Indian-backed Fitna Al Khwarij group in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on November 16 and 17, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday.

An intelligence-based operation in Bajaur district targeted a reported terrorist hideout, resulting in the deaths of 11 terrorists, including the group’s local commander, Sajjad, also known as Abuzar.

In a separate operation in Bannu district, security forces neutralised 12 more terrorists, the ISPR added.

Early in the day, security forces foiled another attempt by terrorists in Bannu to target civilians. One terrorist was killed while planting an improvised explosive device (IED), highlighting the group’s growing desperation amid sustained counter-terrorism pressure, ISPR said.