ISLAMABAD: The security forces have killed a terrorist in a Joint Intelligence-Based Operation in general area Shakas, Khyber district.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on 7 November 2022, the security forces conducted a Joint Intelligence-Based Operation in general area Shakas, Khyber district. “During the conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between the troops and terrorists. Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location. Resultantly, Terrorist Liaquat Ali alias Shaheen, an important Terrorist commander, was killed,” said the ISPR further.
It said the killed terrorist was also propagated as a ‘Missing Person’. During the operation, a large number of weapons and ammunition was also recovered from the scene. The killed terrorist remained actively involved in terrorist activities against the security forces, target killing and extortion.
However, the ISPR added, during the intense exchange of fire, Sepoy Saleem Khan (28), a resident of Topi / Swabi having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat. Sanitization of the area was underway to eliminate any other terrorists in the area.
The military said that Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of the brave soldiers further strengthen their resolve.
