Islamabad: Security Forces killed eight Khwarij in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

According to Radio Pakistan, an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the security forces in Tank District on reported presence of Khwarij. During the operation, the troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location and resultantly sent six Khwarij to hell.

In another encounter that took place in the general area of Tirah valley, Khyber District, the troops successfully neutralized two Khwarij. Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Khwarij in the area. The ISPR in its statement reaffirmed determination to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.

President Asif Ali Zardari has commended the security forces for killing eight terrorists in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a statement, he said the entire nation stands with its brave security forces for the complete elimination of Khwarij. The President reaffirmed the commitment to wipe out the scourge of terrorism.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also commended the security forces for eliminating eight terrorists in the operations. In a statement, he said nefarious designs of terrorists will continue to be thwarted in this manner. He emphasized that the nation takes pride in the brave personnel of the security forces. The Prime Minister stated that the government and security forces are actively working to completely eradicate terrorism from the country.

Source: Radio Pakistan