60 terrorists killed as PAF jets pound hideouts in North Waziristan
The targeted militants were involved in recent attacks in Peshawar, Mohmand and Bajaur Agencies.
NORTH WAZIRISTAN (Web Desk) – At least sixty terrorists including key militant commanders were killed and several others were injured when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets bombed their hideouts in North Waziristan on Wednesday, Dunya News reported.
Army jets launched airstrikes in several areas including Miranshah, Mir Ali and Boya towns of North Waziristan.
According to military sources, around 30 terrorists were injured during the attacks while a number of hideouts of suspected militants were targeted and destroyed in the air strikes carried out by army jets and helicopters.
All entry and exit roads to the targeted areas were closed following the operation and the political administration imposed curfew in the area.
The decision to carry out airstrikes was taken during Tuesday’s high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad. The meeting was attended by Army Chief General Raheel Sharif and DG ISI Lt General Zaheerul Islam.
According to sources, targeted terrorists were involved in recent attacks including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp blast in Peshawar, Mohmand and Bajaur Agencies killing innocent civilians and security forces personnel.
These militants were also involved IED (improvised explosive device) attacks on security forces convoys in North Waziristan.
