9 Khawarij were killed in an operation against terrorists in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by security forces.
According to ISPR, on the night of October 23 and 24, the security forces conducted an operation on a tip-off about the presence of Khawarij in Bajaur district. During the operation, the forces effectively targeted the hideouts of the Khawarij.
According to ISPR, 9 Khawarij were killed after intense exchange of fire. Among the dead Kharijites are 2 suicide bombers and an important Kharijite leader Saeed al-Ma’roof Qureshi Ustad. A large number of arms, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorists. These Khawarij were involved in several terrorist acts which targeted security forces and innocent cities.
A sanitization operation is in progress to eliminate other wastes present in the area. Pakistan’s security forces are determined to eliminate the scourge of terrorism from the country.
