Rawalpindi (Web Desk): The security forces killed 15 Khwarij in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on reported presence of Khwarij, an intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted by the security forces in general area Hathala, Dera Ismail Khan District.
“During the operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij’s location and as result, nine khwarij including their ring leaders HVT Farman Saqib, Kharji Amanullah Toori, Khwarji Saeed Liaqat and Khwarji Bilal were sent to hell,” the statement said.
It added that the killed khwarij were involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area and were highly wanted by the law enforcement agencies.
As per the ISPR, in another operation conducted in general area Miran Shah, North Waziristan District, six khwarij were effectively neutralized by the security forces.
“However, during intense fire exchange, Lieutenant Muhammad Hassaan Arshaf (age: 21 years, resident of District Lahore) leading his troops from front, fought gallantly and embraced Shahadat along with his three men. The three soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice include Naib Subedar Muhammad Bilal (age: 39 years, resident of District Dera Ismail khan), Sepoy Farhat Ullah (age: 27 years, resident of District Lakki Marwat) and Sepoy Himat Khan (age: 29 years, resident of District Mohmand),” the statement said.
The military’s media wing said that sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area.
“Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR said.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday praised the security forces officers and personnel for their successful operation against Fitna al-Khwarij terrorists in KP.
The president and the prime minister appreciated the security forces for their professional capabilities and by sending 15 Khwarij to hell in two different operations in Dera Ismail Khan and North Waziristan districts.
They paid tribute to four martyred security personnel including Lt. Muhammad Hassaan Arshaf Shaheed who laid down their lives during the operation.
The president and prime minister prayed for the high ranks of the shaheed security personnel and expressed condolences with the bereaved families.
According to a press release issued by President Secretariat Press Wing, President Zardari said that the nation would always remember the sacrifices of its valiant shuhada, and praised their passion of patriotism and bravery.
The president also reiterated the unflinching national resolve to continue operations till complete elimination of Khwarij terrorists.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to shaheed Lt. Muhammad Hassaan Arshaf, Naib Subedar Muhammad Bilal, Sepoy Farhatullah and Sepoy Himat Khan who laid down their lives while fighting bravery during the operation, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
The prime minister said he along with the entire nation are proud of their shuhada and their families.
PM Shehbaz expressed the resolve to not let terrorists to succeed in their nefarious designs and to disrupt peace in the country.
He commended that the officers and jawans of Pakistan armed forces are defending and protecting the country round the clock without caring for their lives.
“The nation saluted the brave forces for their unwavering resolve to protect the motherland,” PM Shehbaz said.
