Forces kill three terrorists in DI Khan IBO

PESHAWAR:

Security forces killed three terrorists during an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail Khan, Radio Pakistan reported on Monday, citing security sources.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif separately paid tribute to the security forces following the operation, which came a day after eight terrorists, including three key commanders, were killed in another IBO in the district.

President Zardari said effective operations by security forces were playing an important role in dismantling terrorist networks. PM Shehbaz said successful operations were dealing a "heavy blow" to terrorist networks.