Three terrorists killed, seven apprehended in multiple KP IBOs: ISPR

Three terrorists killed, seven apprehended in multiple KP IBOs: ISPR

Rawalpindi (Web Desk): The security forces killed kiiled three terrorists and apprehended seven others during separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa (KP), the military's media wing said on Tuesday.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), three terrorists were killed including a commander whereas two were injured in separate intelligence based operations (IBOs) conducted by the security forces in Tank and DI Khan on Monday.

As per the statement the Security forces had conducted two intelligence based operations in Tank and DI Khan on reported presence of terrorists in the area.

"During conduct of the operations, after intense fire exchange, three terrorists were sent to hell including terrorist commander Jabbar Shah alias Shah Alam while two terrorists were injured," the military's media wing said.

The sanitization of the surrounding areas was being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.

“Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism,” the ISPR said.

Separately, the security forces apprehended some seven terrorists including a commander during an intelligence IBO conducted on reported presence of terrorists in general area Miran Shah, North Waziristan District.

According to the ISPR, terrorist Commander Mehtab alias Lala belonging to Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group along with the seven others, were successfully apprehended by the Security Forces.

The apprehended terrorists have been involved in numerous terrorist activities, especially target killings against security forces as well as innocent citizens, and were highly wanted by the security agencies.

"Locals of the area appreciated security forces’ operation and assured of their support in eliminating the menace of terrorism," the ISPR statement said.