RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed eight Khwarij in an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) conducted in North Waziristan on Wednesday night.
On the night of September 25 and 26, the security forces conducted an IBO in general area Razmak, North Waziristan District, on reported presence of Khwarij, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said on Thursday.
During conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and Khwarij, as a result of which eight Khwarij were sent to hell. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed Khwarij, who remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces as well as target killing of innocent civilians.
Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area as security forces are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.
Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have lauded the security forces for their successful operation in Razmak area of North Waziristan.
In their separate statements on Thursday, they resolved that lives and property of innocent citizens will be protected at all costs. They said the security forces had killed eight Khwarij while demonstrating their valour and courage.