2 terrorist killed in shootout with security forces near Tank

2 terrorist killed in shootout with security forces near Tank

Islamabad (Staff Report): Two terrorists were killed in a shootout with security forces on Tuesday, said a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s public relations wing.

According to ISPR statement, the terrorists were attempting an attack on a check post near Dewana Baba Ziarat, 12km north of Tank.

Pakistan Rangers Punjab carried out joint search operations with CTD, police and intelligence agencies in surrounding areas of Mandi Bahudin and Nilore, Islamabad.

Seven suspects were apprehended and illegal weapons, ammunition were recovered during operations

Security forces launched a nationwide military operation 'Radd-ul-Fasaad' earlier in February, which includes broad-spectrum security and counter-terrorism operations in Punjab, and continuation of ongoing operations across the country.

The operation includes a countrywide deweaponisation drive and explosive control as additional cardinals of the effort.