Security forces kill 8 terrorists in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR

Security forces kill 8 terrorists in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR
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Rawalpindi (Web Desk): The security forces have killed a high value target identified as terrorist commander Sehra alias Janan among the eight other terrorists during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) conducted on the night of March 17 and 18th in North Waziristan District, the military’s media wing stated.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, after an intense fire exchange, eight terrorists including terrorist commander Sehra alias Janan were killed during the operation.

The terrorist commander was involved in orchestrating the terrorist attack on Security Forces’ Post in Mir Ali on March 16 and was highly wanted by the law enforcement agencies.

“Sanitization operations is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan remain determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism from the country,” the ISPR said.

At least seven Pakistan Army personnel including a lieutenant colonel and a captain embraced martyrdom during a terrorist attack on security forces' post and ensuing clearance operation in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan in the early hours of March 16.