29 militants killed near Pak-Afghan border by security forces

Security forces on Sunday carried out a “intelligence-based” ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, followed by “calibrated strikes” on militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists of Indian proxy Jamaatul Ahrar.

In continuation of Operation Ghazb-lil-Haq, actions were undertaken against Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

Four militants were killed in an intelligence-based operation in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the ISPR stated. Those murdered were high-value leader Khan Farosh, alias Zabal and three other members of the India-backed proxy Jamaatul Ahrar.

Successful operations were also launched against the Jamaatul Ahrar and Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists in the Afghan regions of Paktia, Paktika and Kunar, according to the ISPR. Three insurgent bases were destroyed in these operations in which 25 militants were killed and several more injured.

The ISPR said the operations are being conducted in response to terrorist assaults in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Karachi. The security forces have again resolved to wipe out the menace of terrorism sponsored from across the border.