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Seven terrorists killed in Tank Weapons, ammunition recovered

By Our Correspondent
November 16, 2023
Pakistan Army soldiers stand guard in North Waziristan. — AFP/File
Pakistan Army soldiers stand guard in North Waziristan. — AFP/File

RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed seven terrorists in an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Tank District.

Security forces conducted an IBO in general area Kiri Machan Khel, Tank District, on reported presence of terrorists on night of Tuesday and Wednesday. During conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists, as a result of which seven terrorists were sent to hell, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said.

Terrorists’ hideouts were also busted during the operation. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities including recent target 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.