Security forces kill 9 terrorists including ring leader in DI Khan
RAWALPINDI: Security Forces killed nine terrorists(Khawarji) including high value target and ring leader Shireen in an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in general area Takwara Dera Ismail Khan district on Sunday night.
“During conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khawarij location and after an intense fire exchange, nine Khawarij including HVT, Khawarji Ring leader Shireen were sent to hell. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed Khawarij,” said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Terrorist (Khawarji) Ring leader Shireen was highly wanted by the Law Enforcement Agencies due to his involvement in numerous terrorist activities, and besides being involved in target killing of numerous innocent civilians. He was also responsible for Shahadat of Captain Hasnain Akhtar, on 20 March 2025, it further said.
“Today’s operation has avenged the heinous act and has brought the main perpetrator to justice,” the ISPR said.
“Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Khawarji found in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country,” it added.
Earlier, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif commended the bravery and professionalism of Pakistan’s security forces for thwarting an infiltration attempt by Khawarij terrorists along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the Hasan Khel area.
In his official statement, the Prime Minister lauded the swift and decisive response of the officers and personnel, who successfully repelled the terrorists’ attempt to enter Pakistan.
He acknowledged their outstanding performance in eliminating eight terrorists and apprehending four others in injured condition.
