Security forces kill 22 Khwarij terrorists in KP: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 22 Fitna Al Khwarij terrorists in three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday and Saturday, Inter-Services Public Relations  said in a press release on Saturday.

According to details provided by ISPR, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Gul Imam, Tank district on reported presence of khwarij.

“During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and resultantly, nine Khwarij were sent to hell, while six got injured,” the press release read.

In another operation, conducted by the security forces in North Waziristan district, 10 Khwarij terrorists were successfully neutralized.

The third encounter occurred within the vicinity of Thall district, where security forces thwarted Khwarij attempt to attack a security forces’ post.

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Three khwarij were killed, however, “during the intense fire exchange, six brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat [martyrdom].”

ISPR further said that “sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area as security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.”

Also, the military’s media wing said on Thursday that a total of eight Khwarij terrorists were sent to hell in two separate operations conducted by the security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

It may be added here that on Thursday, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, while presiding over the 84th Formation Commanders Conference, emphasized the importance of professionalism, operational readiness, and the army’s unwavering dedication to ensuring Pakistan’s security and stability, notwithstanding any odds and challenges.

The conference also noted with concern the unabated use of Afghan soil against Pakistan by terrorists especially belonging to Fitna Al Khwarij. The forum urged that it is in the interest of both neighboring Islamic countries to rather focus on mutually beneficial engagements and IAG needs to take visible measures to prevent use of its soil by the terrorists.