PESHAWAR, Oct 7: Security forces killed 13 militants during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan as operations against Fitna al-Khawarij continue across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision, security sources said on Wednesday.
According to the sources, security forces successfully targeted hideouts linked to Fitna al-Khawarij in North Waziristan and surrounding areas during the operation.
The sources said security forces had been closely monitoring the movement of the militants before launching what they described as a decisive intelligence-based action.
The operation resulted in the killing of 13 militants, according to security sources. Further details regarding the location and duration of the operation were not immediately available.
Security sources said operations against militant networks and their hideouts remain underway in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as part of efforts to counter terrorism and improve security in the region.
They added that security forces remain committed to eliminating terrorism and establishing lasting peace under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision.
The reported operation comes amid continued counterterrorism efforts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in areas bordering Afghanistan where security forces have been conducting intelligence-led operations against militant networks.
The claims regarding the operation and casualties were attributed to security sources, and no separate official statement providing additional operational details was immediately available.