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According to sources, a large quantity of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the terrorists. The sources also added that security forces precisely destroyed the hideouts of Fitna al-Khawarij in Mir Ali and surrounding areas.Fitna al–Khawarij is the term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
They also foiled an attempt by the terrorists to intercept a truck carrying rations near Mir Ali Bazaar, the sources added.President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended security forces for their successful operation in Mir Ali, North Waziristan.In separate statements, they said the professionalism and courage of the security forces in the war against terrorism were a source of pride.
The president said operations against terrorism would continue to ensure peace in the country and protect the lives and property of the people. He also said the nefarious designs of terrorist elements operating with foreign support would be foiled at all costs.The prime minister said operations by security forces would continue until terrorism is completely eradicated from the country. He also added that eliminating the menace of terrorism from Pakistan was the government’s top priority.
The entire nation stood shoulder to shoulder with the security forces, he added.A day earlier, Security forces continued operations against terrorists in K-P and Balochistan, killing seven terrorists in separate IBOs, security sources said.Five terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij were killed during an IBO in the Bara area of Khyber district in K-P. A large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the slain terrorists.In Balochistan’s Chagai district, security forces killed two terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan – a term used for Indian proxy terrorists from the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and affiliates – during an operation in the Nok Kacha area, the sources said.They added that the terrorists had set an empty water tanker on fire before attempting to flee the area. However, security forces responded promptly and killed both terrorists.The slain terrorists were also involved in arson attacks at various locations along the N-40 highway.
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