RAWALPINDI, Aug 15 (APP): Seven terrorists were eliminated while five got injured during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by the security forces in Kurram district on Thursday on the reported presence of Khawarij (TTP terrorists).
During conduct of the operation, the Army troops effectively engaged the Khwarij’s location, as result of which, seven Khawarij of Fitna Al Khwarij were sent to hell, while five of them got injured, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said.
The Khwarij’s hideout was also busted and a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was recovered.
The killed Khwarij remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as the innocent civilians.
“The sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism from the country,” the ISPR said.