ISLAMABAD – Security Forces shot and killed at least 10 terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the South Waziristan district, Pakistan Army said on Tuesday.
According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate, the security forces conducted an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in South Waziristan district on reported presence of a terrorists’ concentration, present inside a hide out. “Security forces cordoned the hide out. During intense exchange of fire, 10 terrorists including 4 terrorist commanders were killed. Weapons and large quantity of ammunition was also recovered from the hideout,” the ISPR said.
All the killed terrorists remained actively involved in planting IEDs, conducting fire raids and target killing of innocent civilians. These terrorists were planning to conduct more acts of terrorism inside South Waziristan District. Pak Army is determined to root out the menace of terrorism from country at all costs, said the ISPR.