Webdesk: In the Sambaza area of South Waziristan, near the Pak-Afghan border, security forces carried out a successful intelligence-based operation, killing four wanted terrorists.
The military surrounded the scene and targeted terrorist hideouts. The operation also led to recovery of a large cache of weapons and ammunition.
According to security sources, the killed terrorists were involved in attacks on security forces and innocent civilians. A search operation is still underway in the area to prevent any remaining militants from escaping.
Sources further revealed that the operation was launched after intelligence agencies received information that some extremist elements were hiding in a secret location in the border region and were planning a major attack.
Following the tip-off, security forces swiftly surrounded the area and conducted a well-coordinated operation. Terrorist hideouts were struck during the raid, resulting in the elimination of four high-value targets.
Sources added that the slain terrorists were involved in multiple serious crimes, including attacks on security personnel, the killing of civilians, and targeting government property.
In another instance, A major catastrophe was prevented in Rawalpindi due to the swift and timely action by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD).
A highly dangerous terrorist affiliated with the Fitna-al-Khawarij group was arrested along with weapons and explosive materials. Timely action by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and a sensitive agency averted a major disaster in Rawalpindi.
A highly dangerous terrorist associated with the Fitna-al- Khawarij group, was arrested along with weapons and explosive materials. According to the CTD spokesperson, the arrest was made through an intelligence-based operation.
The terrorist had already completed reconnaissance of sensitive locations in Rawalpindi for planned attacks. The CTD stated that the terrorist had travelled to Afghanistan multiple times for training and was in contact with a key commander of the Khawarij group.
A large cache of explosives, hand grenades, a 7-foot safety fuse wire, three detonators, a remote button, prima card, and bullets were recovered from him.
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