RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 34 militants in multiple operations conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The military’s media wing said operations against what it described as Indian-backed proxy groups were intensified in recent days based on intelligence reports.
According to ISPR, on February 24, four separate engagements were carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the killing of 26 militants linked to the banned outfit referred to as “Fitna al-Khawarij.”
An infiltration attempt near Hasan Khel in North Waziristan was foiled, where one militant was killed. The deceased was identified as an Afghan national.
In Lakki Marwat, three militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation following an exchange of fire.
In the Narmi Khel area of Bannu, 10 militants were killed in two separate encounters.
In Mir Ali, North Waziristan, security forces eliminated 12 militants.
ISPR further stated that eight militants affiliated with what it termed “Fitna al-Hindustan” were killed during a clash in the Sambaza area of Zhob, Balochistan.
The military reiterated its commitment to continuing operations against militant groups to ensure peace and stability in the country.
