Security forces kill seven terrorists in Tank operation
Pakistan
Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Security forces have killed seven terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in general area Kiri Machan Khel, Tank district.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement, said the operation was carried out on the night between Nov 14 and 15 on reported presence of terrorists.
During the conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists as a result of which seven terrorists were killed.
Terrorists' hideouts were also busted during the operation, it said, adding that weapons and ammunition were recovered from the terrorists who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities including recent targeted killings of police in Tank and surrounding areas.
“Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area. Locals of the area appreciated the operation and extended their full support to the security forces in elimination of menace of terrorism,” the ISPR statement reads.