RAWALPINDI: Security forces conducted two intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing four militants in Dera Ismail Khan and Mohmand districts, according to a statement issued on Thursday. The operations are part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts across the province.
Operation in Dera Ismail Khan
According to Beyond Time News, the first operation was launched in Dera Ismail Khan following intelligence about militant presence.
Security forces effectively engaged the location, triggering an exchange of fire. Two militants were neutralised during the operation.
Officials said the individuals were linked to a network involved in multiple terrorist activities in the region.
Operation in Mohmand
In a separate intelligence-based operation in Mohmand district, security forces targeted another militant hideout.
During the brief engagement, two more militants were killed. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the site.
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Follow-Up Clearance Operations
Security forces carried out sanitisation operations in both areas to clear any remaining threats and prevent regrouping of militants.
Authorities said the counter-terrorism campaign under the national framework “Azm-e-Istehkam” continues with full force to eliminate militancy from the country.
Conclusion
The two operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reflect ongoing efforts by security forces to target militant networks through precise intelligence-based actions. With four militants eliminated and weapons recovered, clearance operations remain underway to ensure lasting security in the region.
