Terrorist killed in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR

On Friday, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan District on the reported presence of terrorists, according to the military's media wing.

As per a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), after an intense fire exchange, terrorist Khawarji Razzaq was killed during the operation. 

He was a close associate of Khawarji Gul Bahadur and was actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area, including the targeted killing of Malik Sher Muhammad, grandson of Faqir of Ippi on January 6, 2023, as well as the facilitation of a suicide bombing attack in North Waziristan on March 16, which resulted in the martyrdom of seven soldiers.

ISPR stated that a military operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area as the armed forces remain determined to eradicate the menace of terrorism from the country.