4 terrorists killed in Waziristan IBO

Four terrorists were killed in the wee hours of Saturday in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by the security forces in general area Sarwakai, South Waziristan District on reported presence of khwarij.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, the khwarij's location was effectively engaged by the troops during the operation, as a result of which, four khwarij were killed.

"Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other Khwarji found in the area as the Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism from the country," it further said.

Meanwhile, Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday paid tribute to the security forces for carrying out successful operation against Khawarij in South Waziristan.

The acting president lauded the bravery of the security forces for sending four Khawarij terrorists to hell during the operation, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release.

The security forces targeted terrorist hideouts with utmost bravery and professionalism, he said; and expressed the national resolve to continue operations till complete elimination of Fitna-tul-Khawarij.

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The prime minister also praised the officers and personnel of the security forces for their successful operation against Khawarij in Sarwakai, South Waziristan by killing four Khawarij.

"We will continue the fight against terrorism till it is completely eradicated from the country," PM Office Media Wing, quoted the prime minister, in a press release.

He said the entire nation stood shoulder to shoulder with their security forces in the fight against terrorism.