Pakistani forces kill 21 Indian proxy terrorists in KP operations
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RAWALPINDI – Security forces have killed 21 terrorists belonging to “Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij” including ring leaders in a series of intelligence based operations in Khyber Pakthunkhwa. ISPR stated the multiple locations of terrorists in general area of Miran Shah and surroundings in North Waziristan in the province. Following fierce fire exchanges, in last seventy two hours, twenty one more militants including four ring leaders – Khalid Raza alias Salar, Muftoon, Musa and Imran alias Ayan) have been killed, thereby causing a significant blow to the terrorists’ network operating in the area. “Killed Kharji Ring leaders were highly wanted for their involvement in numerous terrorist activities including killing of security forces personnel and innocent civilians. So far, in total, forty eight khwarij have been killed in these highly skilful and precise operations,” read the statement. Weapons and ammunition have also been recovered from killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities and killing of innocent civilians. Sanitization operations will continue to eliminate remaining holed up terrorists from these areas, as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.