Key points
- ISPR says a captain martyred during IBO
- Weapons and ammunition recovered from terrorists: ISPR
- Sanitisation underway to clear area of any remaining threats
ISLAMABAD: At least 10 terrorists (khwarij) were killed by security forces during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in northwest Pakistan, the country’s military’s media wing said on Thursday.
According to the media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “On 20 March 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan District on reported presence of Khwarij.”
“During the conduct of the operation, own troops, after stealthily surrounding the khwarij location, effectively engaged them and resultantly all ten khwarij were sent to hell,” the ISPR added.
“However, during the intense fire exchange, Captain Hasnain Akhtar (age: 24 years, resident of District Jhelum), who was leading his troops from the front, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat,” the statement said.
Captain Akhtar was a brave officer and was renowned for his courage, bold and daring actions during previous operations.
Terrorist activities
During the operation, weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the law enforcement agencies as well as target killing of innocent civilians, the ISPR maintained.
Sanitisation operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave young officers further strengthen our resolve, it further said.
