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21 terrorists killed in North Waziristan in 72 hours: ISPR
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21 terrorists killed in North Waziristan in 72 hours: ISPR

From Dawn · () English

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At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Security forces killed 21 terrorists in North Waziristan, Pakistan, over 72 hours, including four leaders, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
  • The operations targeted multiple terrorist locations, dealing a significant blow to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) network.
  • Since operations began, a total of 48 terrorists have been killed, with weapons and ammunition recovered.

Security forces have eliminated 21 terrorists in Pakistan's North Waziristan region over the past 72 hours, the military's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported Saturday. The operations, described as intelligence-based, targeted multiple militant locations in the Miranshah area and its surroundings.

According to the ISPR, the slain militants belonged to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its affiliates. Four of the killed terrorists were identified as ringleaders, including Kharji Khalid Raza alias Salar, Kharji Muftoon, Kharji Musa, and Kharji Imran alias Ayan. The ISPR stated these leaders were responsible for numerous terrorist activities, including attacks on security forces and civilians.

Following fierce fire exchanges, in [the] last 72 hours, 21 more khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij, including four kharji ring leaders (Kharji Khalid Raza alias Salar, Kharji Muftoon, Kharji Musa and Kharji Imran alias Ayan) have been sent to hell, thereby causing a significant blow to the khwarij’s network operating in the area.

— ISPRThe military's media affairs wing detailed the successful operations against terrorists.

These recent operations bring the total number of terrorists killed since the offensive began last week to 48. The ISPR noted that significant quantities of weapons and ammunition were recovered from the militants. The military stated that sanitization operations will continue to eradicate any remaining terrorists in the area.

Separately, in Bannu district, an alleged militant commander and two other individuals were killed in different incidents. Police identified one of the deceased as Shahid, a close associate of militant commander Akhtar Muhammad, who was allegedly involved in several terrorist activities. The recovery of two other bodies, identified as Ghazi Marjan and Parvez from Lakki Marwat district, is under investigation. Authorities are also investigating an attempted bombing of the Teri Ram Bridge, which caused partial damage.

Sanitisation operations will continue to eliminate the remaining holed up terrorists from the areas.

— ISPRThe military affirmed its commitment to ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
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