WNAM REPORT: Security forces killed nine terrorists and arrested two others in two separate engagements in Dosalli and Esham areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, Inter-Services Public Relations said on Sunday.
The intelligence-based operations (IBOs) were conducted by the security forces on January 11 on the reported presence of terrorists in the areas.
The first IBO was conducted in the tribal district’s general area Dosalli in which troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and resultantly, six terrorists were killed and two others were apprehended.
Subsequently, three terrorists were neutralized by security forces after an intense fire exchange in the Esham area. Two terrorists were also wounded in the gun battle, the military’s media wing said.
It added that weapons and ammunition were also recovered from killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as target killing of innocent civilians.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed officers and soldiers of the security forces for a successful operation carried out against terrorists in North Waziristan.
In a laudatory message, the premier paid glowing tribute to the security forces, saying the war would continue till the complete annihilation of the demon of terrorism from the country.
He said the armed forces stand as an iron wall in defence of the country against terrorists, adding that the people of Pakistan stand shoulder to shoulder with the security forces.
PM Shehbaz said the officers and jawans were serving the country steadfastly day and night. The whole nation pays rich tribute to its valiant armed forces, he concluded.
President Asif Ali Zardari also praised the security forces for the successful operations against terrorists and expressed commitment to eliminate terrorism from the country.
He added that the entire nation stands united against terrorism and actions would be continued to uproot the menace.
