Rawalpindi/Quetta: Security forces killed 5 Khawarij including foreign leader Shafiullah alias Shafi in Madi area of Dera Ismail Khan in Intelligence Based Operation (BO).
According to ISPR, security forces conducted an IBO operation on information about the presence of Khawarij in DI Khan’s Madri area on Friday.
Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the possession of the slain Khawarij, who were active in terrorist activities against the security forces as well as target killing of innocent civilians.
The ISPR said in a statement that a sensitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any extras found in the area, as Pakistan’s security forces are determined to eradicate the menace of terrorism from the country.
Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif have praised the security forces for killing 5 Khawarij in Dera Ismail Khan district.
In his separate statements, he reiterated his commitment to the complete elimination of Fitnah al-Khawarij from the country.
The President and the Prime Minister said that the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the security forces in the fight against terrorism.