Rawalpindi (Web Desk): The security forces and law enforcement agencies (LEA) on Friday killed four Khwarij terrorists in a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) on reported presence of Khwarij in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa (KP), the military’s media wing said on Friday.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged Khwarij location, resultantly four Khwarij were sent to hell.
It said that weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.
The military’s media wing said that sanitization operation was being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area.
“The security forces, in coordination with law enforcement agencies of Pakistan, are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country,” the ISPR said.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday hailed the professionalism, bravery, and dedication of Pakistan’s security forces following a successful IBO in Swat that resulted in the elimination of four Fitna al-Khawarij.
In separate statements, the president and the premier commended the officers and personnel of the security forces and law enforcement agencies for their courageous action.
President Asif Ali Zardari commended the forces for their swift and strategic response.
He emphasized the importance of intelligence-based operations and acknowledged the determination of Pakistan’s security agencies in dismantling the terrorist network.
“The whole nation is united behind our security forces in the fight against terrorism,” the president stated, reaffirming his commitment to the complete elimination of the extremist threat.
The prime minister also vowed to continue the war against terrorism till its complete elimination.
PM Shehbaz also vowed to war against terrorism will continue until it is completely eradicated from the country,” the prime minister said.
“The entire nation, including myself, stands shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces in their unwavering resolve to protect our beloved homeland,” he said.