High-profile terrorist killed in intelligence-based operation in Bajaur: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Wednesday killed a terrorist commander in an intelligence-based operation in Bajaur District.

“During the conduct of the operation, after an intense fire exchange, Terrorist Commander Irfan Ullah @Adnan was sent to hell. He was actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces as well as extortion & target killings of innocent civilians, and was highly wanted by law enforcement agencies,” the press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations Pakistan (ISPR) read.

Local residents praised the operation and wholeheartedly supported the Security Forces in eradicating terrorism from the country.

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