At least six terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on Wednesday in the Kot Azam area in South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted on the reported presence of terrorists. It stated that intense fire exchange occurred between security forces and terrorists, resulting in the killing of six terrorists during the conduct of the operation.
“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 added.
ISPR further said that a sanitisation of the area is 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 further said.
With a long history of valour and commitment to the nation, the army has played a critical role in protecting Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In recent years, the army has launched several successful operations against terrorist groups operating in different parts of the country.
These operations have been crucial in dismantling the terrorist infrastructure and eliminating the threat posed by these groups to the civilian population and security forces alike.
