The security forces have killed six terrorists in an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) carried out in general area Kot Azam, South Waziristan District on “reported presence of terrorists”.
Intense fire exchange occurred between security forces and terrorists during the conduct of operation, said a news release of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday.
“Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists who remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces as well as extortion and targeted killing of innocent citizens,” it said.
The ISPR said sanitization of the area was being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.
“Locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to eliminate the menace of terrorism,” it added.
Meanwhile, the ISPR in a separate press release said a vehicle borne suicide bomber exploded himself in general area Datta Khel, North Waziristan District.
Resultantly, Naik Said Ullah Shah (age 33 years, resident of Charsadda) and Sepoy Jawad Khan (age 31 years, resident of District Haripur) of Pakistan Army, Police Constable Hakeem Jan (resident of North Waziristan District) of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Police Department and an innocent Civilian embraced martyrdom.
The ISPR said the suicide bomber intended to target a public gathering but swift response by the security forces personnel prevented a major catastrophe as the soldiers immediately intercepted the suicide bomber vehicle on suspicion, sacrificing their lives to save numerous innocent lives.
The media wing of military said security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan were determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers and innocent citizens further strengthened our resolve.
