ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed 25 terrorists including the leader of Khawarij during the seven-day operation in Tirah, four soldiers were also martyred in the firing of terrorists.
According to ISPR, security forces conducted extensive intelligence-based operations against Fitnah-ul-Khawarij, the so-called Lashkar-e-Islam and Jamaat-ul-Ahrar in Tirah area of Khyber district, resulting in heavy losses to Fitnah-ul-Khwaraj and its supporters. .
During these daring and successful IBOs since August 20, the security forces have so far successfully killed 25 Khawarij including Khawarij leader Abu Dhar alias Saddam, 11 Khawarij have been injured in the operations.
The ISPR has said that during the operations, four brave soldiers fought bravely and laid down their lives for the defense of the motherland and achieved the status of martyrdom. The heavy loss inflicted on Fitnah Al-Khawarij in these operations is proof of the determination of the security forces and their pledge to eradicate terrorism.