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Wednesday October 30, 2024

Security forces kill 9 terrorists in Bajaur IBO

A sizeable quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered

By Muhammad Anis
October 25, 2024
Armed security forces personnel ride on an army van. — AFP/File
Armed security forces personnel ride on an army van. — AFP/File

RAWALPINDI: The security forces killed nine Khwarij, including two suicide bombers and a high-value target, in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Bajaur district Wednesday night.

The troops effectively engaged the location and after an intense exchange of fire, nine Khwarij, including two suicide bombers and the high-value target Khwarij ringleader Said Muhammad alias Qureshi Ustad, were gunned down.

A sizeable quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered. The killed Khwarij remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as innocent civilians.