Six terrorists killed in North Waziristan operation
Security forces have killed six terrorists in North Waziristan district’s Hamzoni area during an operation conducted on their presence, the military said in a statement.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), terrorists Muhammad Ali, Mateeullah, Muhammad Umar, Akhtar Hussain, Sher and Waseem were killed during the operation on Thursday.
“Weapons, ammunition and equipment were also recovered from the killed terrorists which include submachine guns, hand grenades, mines, handcuffs and a large number of multiple calibre rounds,” it added.
The ISPR said that the terrorists were involved in activities against security forces, target killing and kidnapping for ransom.
“Locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the area,” the statement further said.
On Wednesday, security forces killed at least 10 terrorists including a commander during an operation in Balochistan’s Hoshab.
According to the ISPR, the operation was conducted after the information on the presence of the terrorists in a camp in Hoshab.
Security forces conducted an operation to apprehend externally sponsored enemies of peace in Balochistan. Once the troops started cordoning the area, terrorists tried to flee their hideout and opened indiscriminate fire whereby, a heavy exchange of fire ensued,” it added.
On Sunday, an officer of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom during an operation launched on the presence of terrorists in Balochistan’s Kohlu district.
According to the ISPR, the forces had received information about the presence of terrorists in a hideout in the district, prompting security forces to conduct a clearance operation in the area.
“As soon as troops started cordoning the area, terrorists while fleeing the hideout opened indiscriminate fire. During the ensuing heavy exchange of fire, Captain Haider Abbas embraced shahadat in pursuit of the terrorists,” the statement added.
Source: Tribune
