BANNU: Pakistan Army, police and other security institutions are continuing operations against Fitna al Khawarij terrorists with full intensity, security sources said on Sunday.
According to security sources, a joint operation was conducted by the Pakistan Army, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and police in the Miryan area of Bannu after receiving intelligence reports regarding the presence of terrorists in the area.
During the operation carried out a day earlier, 16 Khawarij terrorists, including two key commanders, were killed, security sources said.
Among those killed were notorious Khawarij commander Zamri Noor, who was accused of spreading fear and terror in the area, and Afghan Khawarij commander Abdullah Saeed.
Security sources added that during the difficult operation, Pakistan Army, police and CTD personnel also destroyed several terrorist hideouts.
Two police personnel embraced martyrdom while performing their duties during the operation.
The funeral prayers of martyred Constables Waheedullah Khan and Noorullah Khan were offered with full official honours at Police Lines Bannu.
Senior civil and military officials, tribal elders and a large number of local residents attended the funeral prayers.
Security forces and law enforcement agencies are continuing coordinated operations to eliminate terrorism from the country.
“Operations against Fitna al Khawarij will continue until the last terrorist is eliminated,” security sources said.
