Seven terrorists killed in K-P, Balochistan operations: ISPR

PAKISTAN:

Pakistan's security forces killed seven terrorists in separate operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Friday.

Accoridng to military's media wing, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, three terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Bannu district. The operation, which took place in the early hours of Friday, also resulted in two other terrorists sustaining injuries.

The ISPR stated that the terrorists had been involved in various terrorist activities targeting security forces and civilians, including acts of targeted killings.

During the operation, security forces recovered weapons, ammunition, and explosives from the terrorists.

The military added that the sanitisation operation was ongoing to eliminate any remaining terrorists in the area.

Seperately, security forces eliminated four terrorists in Balochistan during three separate engagements between November 20 and November 24, the military's media wing said.

The first operation took place in the District of Awaran, where an intelligence-based operation led to an intense gunfight, resulting in the neutralization of two terrorists.

The ISPR identified the slain terrorists as Niaz alias Ghuman and Zareef alias Shah Jahan, describing them as high-value targets involved in various terrorist activities.

In a second operation in Dera Bugti District, security forces successfully neutralized one terrorist. The third operation occurred in Kech District, where another terrorist was killed during an intelligence-based operation.

The ISPR stated that the terrorists involved in these operations were responsible for numerous attacks on security forces and innocent civilians. They were also highly wanted by law enforcement agencies for their involvement in terrorism.

The military reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Balochistan, stating that security forces, in line with the nation, remain determined to thwart any attempts to disrupt the region's progress.

Previously, 12 soldiers were martyred in a suicide blast near the Mali Khel check post in Bannu district, the army's media wing said in a statement on November 20.

The security forces also killed six terrorists by effectively thwarting their attempt to enter the joint check post, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) added.

"In ensuing fire exchange, six khwarij were sent to hell. The attempt to enter the post was effectively thwarted by own troops, which forced the khwarij to ram an explosive laden vehicle into the perimeter wall of the post," the ISPR said.

"The suicide blast led to the collapse of a portion of the perimeter wall and damaged the adjoining infrastructure, resulting in Shahadat of 12 brave sons of soil, including 10 soldiers of the security forces and two soldiers of Frontier Constabulary," the ISPR said.

Separately, AFP reported on November 19 that a clash resulted in the deaths of "eight soldiers" and "nine militants" in the Tirah valley. The outlawed Pakistani Taliban (TTP) claimed responsibility.

The military remains determined to thwart attempts to undermine peace and development in the region.