PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s security forces killed 22 militants linked to Fitna al Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday.
According to the military’s media wing, the operation was launched in coordination with law enforcement agencies after reports of militant activity in the area. Troops engaged the suspects in a prolonged gun battle, resulting in the killing of 22 militants.
ISPR said the militants resorted to indiscriminate firing during the exchange, leading to the tragic death of a 10-year-old child. Security personnel also recovered weapons and ammunition from the slain militants, who were allegedly involved in multiple attacks in the region.
A sanitization operation is continuing to track down any remaining militants, while the military reaffirmed its resolve to press ahead with counterterrorism efforts under the Azm-e-Istehkam strategy to root out militancy and strengthen national security.
Separately, ISPR recalled a recent intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Kalat district where four Fitna al Hindustan militants were killed during a targeted action by security forces.
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