PESHAWAR: Security forces killed five militants and wounded two others during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, security sources said on Tuesday.
The operation was conducted after security forces monitored the suspected movement of militants affiliated with the group referred to by Pakistani authorities as Fitna al-Khawarij, the sources said.
The sources said militant hideouts in North Waziristan and surrounding areas were targeted during the operation, in which five militants were killed and two others wounded.
Security forces remain committed to countering militant activity and establishing lasting peace, the sources said, adding that operations against militants would continue.
President, Prime Minister Praise Security Forces
President Asif Ali Zardari praised the security forces for what he described as a successful intelligence-based operation against Fitna al-Khawarij in North Waziristan.
Zardari commended the forces for their bravery and professionalism, saying timely and effective operations were playing an important role in thwarting the plans of militant elements.
He said operations against militants would continue until terrorism was completely eliminated.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also praised the security forces for carrying out what he described as a timely and decisive operation in North Waziristan.
Sharif said the operation had thwarted the militants’ plans and reiterated that operations against Fitna al-Khawarij would continue until the threat of terrorism was eliminated.
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He said combating terrorism and establishing lasting peace under the Azm-e-Istehkam framework remained among the government’s top priorities.
