BANNU (Kashmir English): Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) against Khawarij militants in multiple areas of Bannu, targeting suspected ammunition depots, according to security sources.
The operation was conducted in the Narmikhel, Bakakhel and Takhtikhel areas of the district. During the operation, several explosions were heard, which sources said were caused by the detonation of Khawarij ammunition depots.
Following the operation, security forces launched a clearance operation in the area to eliminate any remaining threats and ensure the area is secured.
No official information regarding casualties or recoveries has been released so far, and the operation remains ongoing.
39 terrorists killed in ongoing ‘Operation Shaban’
Security forces have killed 13 more terrorists belonging to Fitna Al Khawarij in the past 24 hours under Operation Shaban, bringing the total number of deaths to 39, the security sources said on Friday.
The Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and Balochistan Police launched “Operation Shaban” following the militants’ attack on the Mangi Dam police post in Ziarat district on Tuesday, in which 27 police personnel were martyred.
According to security sources, 26 militants were killed during clearance operations conducted on July 6 and 7, while the latest engagements resulted in the deaths of 13 more militants.
The sources said the operation has been underway in the rugged mountainous areas against Khawarjis, with security forces tightening the siege through coordinated ground and air actions.
In addition, the security forces also successfully repelled a terrorist attack on a police station in the Zaidi area of Khuzdar this morning.
According to the sources, eight more militants were killed during a swift response by Pakistan Army and FC troops, while an additional five to six militants were killed in helicopter operations.
Security sources claimed that a total of 75 militants have been killed since July 5 in Operation Shaban and other intelligence-based operations conducted across the province.
