Nine terrorists killed, eight arrested in Malakand operation: ISPR
Pakistan
Two terrorist hideouts were also destroyed in the operation
MALAKAND (Dunya News) - A joint intelligence-based operation was successfully conducted from July 16 to 20 in Malakand district by the security forces, in coordination with police, Levies, CTD, and the district administration, targeting the reported presence of terrorists affiliated with the Indian proxy group Fitna al-Khawarij, said ISPR.
The four-day operation involved skillful maneuvering and multiple intense firefights, resulting in the elimination of nine Indian-sponsored militants and the arrest of eight others.
Two terrorist hideouts were also destroyed, and a significant cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was recovered.
Locals in the area welcomed the operation, expressing strong support for the state’s counterterrorism efforts.
A sanitisation operation is currently underway to ensure the complete elimination of remaining elements of the group.
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Security forces and law enforcement agencies remain committed to eradicating the threat of Indian-sponsored terrorism and restoring lasting peace in the region.
Earlier, the security forces in Balochistan carried out a successful operation in Kalat against the group known as "Fitna-e-Hindustan," killing four terrorists.
The operation was launched in response to terrorist movement in the region, and during an action in Pehrood, forces recovered weapons and a flag belonging to the group.
The "Fitna-e-Hindustan" network has reportedly been targeting unarmed civilians, including women and children, in recent days.
Their cowardly attacks had become a serious threat to national security.
