At least five terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.
According to the media wing of the army, the operation was conducted on the information of the presence of terrorists during which two of them were also injured.
“Khawarij were effectively engaged by their own troops,” the statement said. [terrorists] location and as a result five Kharijites were sent to hell and two Kharijites were also injured.
The statement added that a sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area as Pakistan’s security forces are determined to eradicate the scourge of terrorism from the country.
President Asif Ali Zardari praised the security forces for conducting a successful operation in Lucky Marwat.
He expressed his determination to continue the operation till the complete elimination of terrorism from the country.
It is worth noting here that the third quarter of 2024 (July-September) saw a sharp increase in terrorist violence and deaths in counter-terrorism operations, with a 90 percent increase in violence, according to the Center for According to the released research report. and Security Studies (CRSS).
A total of 722 people were killed, including civilians, security personnel and illegals, while 615 others were injured in 328 cases assessed.
About 97 percent of these deaths occurred in KP and Balochistan – the highest percentage in a decade, and more than 92 percent of these incidents of terrorist attacks and security operations were recorded in the same provinces.
The total number of deaths in the three quarters of this year has now surpassed the total number of deaths to be recorded for 2023. The number of deaths rose to at least 1,534 in the first three quarters, compared with 1,523 in 2023.
Meanwhile, terrorist groups continue to reorganize and strengthen their ranks. According to the report, most of the terrorist attacks went unpunished by terrorist or insurgent groups, possibly due to tactics.