RAWALPINDI: The security forces killed a terrorist in an intelligence-based operation conducted in general area Kulachi of Dera Ismail (DI) Khan District, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Wednesday.
The ISPR, the military’s media affairs wing, said in a statement that an “intense fire exchange” took place between security forces and militants during the operation and consequently, “one terrorist was sent to hell while one got injured”.
On 20th September 2023, Security Forces conducted an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in area of Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan District.#PakistanArmy #Pakistan #FC
During conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between our troops and terrorists,… pic.twitter.com/kYjzr4dM9p
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) September 20, 2023
According to the ISPR, weapons and ammunition were found in custody of the slain terrorist, who “remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces and killing of innocent civilians”.
“Locals of the area appreciated the operation. Sanitisation of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area,” it added.
In a similar incident on September 14, three terrorists were killed while a Pakistan Army soldier was martyred in an exchange of fire in Quetta.
The gun battle had taken place after militants attacked a security forces’ post near Wali Tangi, the ISPR had said.