Security forces kill nine terrorists in K-P IBOs

Among the dead were high-value targets, Terrorist Commander Najeeb and Terrorist Commander Ishfaq, says ISPR

Security forces killed nine terrorists in two separate operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on Monday, the military’s media wing said in a statement.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Tira area of Khyber district, security forces eliminated seven terrorists, including high-value targets.

Among the dead were Terrorist Commander Najeeb, also known as Abdulur Rehman, and Terrorist Commander Ishfaq, also known as Muavia.

These individuals were involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area and were wanted by law enforcement agencies.

Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from the scene.

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In a separate operation in Lakki Marwat district, troops engaged and killed two more terrorists.

"Sanitisation operations are underway to eliminate any remaining terrorists in the area," the ISPR stated.

"The Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country."