BANNU: Five terrorists were killed in a joint operation of Counter Terrorism police and local people in the Havid area of Bannu on Saturday.
On information about the presence of Khawarij in the border area of Takhtikhel/Hawid, the district Bannu police and CTD jointly conducted an important and decisive operation resulting killing of five Khawari terrorists during an exchange of fire, while all police personnel remained safe during the encounter.
This operation is being carried out under the direct supervision of Regional Police Officer Bannu Sajjad Khan. RPO Sajjad Khan said that the personnel of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police are always ready to maintain law and order and protect the public, and these operations are a practical proof of this determination.
The police received full support and cooperation from the public during the operation. The residents of the area stood by the police and continuously provided information about suspicious activities, which greatly helped in making the operation successful. The locals said that they stand in complete solidarity with the brave soldiers of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police for the peace of their land. IGP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed praised the timely and effective action of the Bannu and Lakki Marwat police and said that such successful operations to eliminate the Khawarij will ensure lasting peace in the area.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has made it clear that terrorists will not be allowed to find a haven anywhere, and this joint operation will continue to consolidate peace.
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BAJAUR: Pakistani security forces have killed more than 20 Khawarij terrorists in Bajaur, who were affiliated with banned outfits, during a major Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO).
The operation was conducted in the outskirts of Bajaur to root out militant activities and restore peace and tranquillity in the area. According to security sources, the operation was carried out on the basis that Pakistani intelligence agencies received reliable information about the presence of terrorists. Khawarij groups had established sanctuaries in the area and had become a constant threat to the security forces.
The Pakistani army and security agencies launched an immediate operation in light of this information. The operation was aimed at neutralizing the terrorists who were planning to carry out terrorist acts in the area.
During the intelligence-based operation, the forces surrounded the area where the terrorists were present and launched a full-scale operation against them. According to initial reports, more than 20 terrorists were killed, while some sources said that important terrorist commanders were also killed in the operation.
This success is a sign of a major operation in which the rapid and effective strategy of the Pakistani security forces completely defeated the terrorists. The importance of intelligence also came to the fore in the operation, as it was possible to reach the terrorist hideouts based on accurate information.
The Indian Khawarij, which is an extremist group, are generally part of the groups that carry out terrorism in the name of Islam. This group has been active in various areas, especially in the tribal areas and border areas. These groups aim to create instability in Pakistan and provide support to terrorist organizations globally.
Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terrorist incidents since the end of the ceasefire between the Pakistani authorities and the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in 2023. More than 800 people across the country have lost their lives in such attacks since then.
According to security sources, some important commanders who had links with various terrorist groups are also among the killed terrorists. Their deaths are a significant step towards curbing terrorist activities in Pakistan.
This operation is not only a sign of success for the security forces, but it will also help in establishing peace and tranquility in the region. Bajaur and its surrounding areas have been used as safe havens for terrorists in the past, and the ongoing terrorist activities there have been a constant threat to the local population.
According to the army and other security agencies, the operation has resulted in the disruption of the terrorist network, which will help prevent further terrorist activities in the region in the future.
Locals have appreciated the operation and welcomed the efforts made by the security forces. Local leaders have also termed the operation as an important effort to establish peace in the region. The public says that such operations are necessary to restore peace in the country, and they are ready to fully cooperate with the security forces.
Pakistani officials said that such operations will continue in the future to destroy the terrorist networks present in different parts of the country and eliminate the threat of terrorism forever. In addition, the use of intelligence will be made more effective so that advanced information about the presence and activities of terrorists can be obtained. The Pakistani government and security agencies say that their war against terrorism will continue, and such operations are necessary for the security of the country.
This operation is not only an important example of the success of Pakistan’s security agencies but also a strong message to the terrorists that vigorous action is being taken against them. Along with this, it is also a source of satisfaction for the public that the government and security forces will not allow terrorists to take refuge under any circumstances.
