Pakistani Security Forces Neutralize Nine Militants in Dera Ismail Khan Operation
DERA ISMAIL KHAN – Pakistani security forces killed nine militants, including a high-value target, in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Takwara area of Dera Ismail Khan late Sunday night, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), announced Monday.
Key Details of the Operation:
- High-Value Target Eliminated: Among those killed was Shireen, a notorious militant ringleader wanted for multiple terrorist attacks, targeted killings of civilians, and the martyrdom of Captain Hasnain Akhtar.
- Weapons Seized: Arms and ammunition were recovered from the militants’ hideout.
- Sanitization Ongoing: Security forces are conducting clearance operations in surrounding areas to root out any remaining threats.
Recent Counter-Terrorism Efforts:
- Last week, security forces neutralized six terrorists in an IBO in Kalat, Balochistan, where militants were involved in attacks against law enforcement and civilians.
- The ISPR reiterated Pakistan’s zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism, vowing to continue operations until the country is cleared of militant threats.
Why It Matters:
- The operation underscores ongoing security challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, where militant groups remain active.
- The elimination of high-profile terrorists like Shireen deals a significant blow to militant networks operating in the region.
- Pakistan’s military continues its intensified crackdown following a recent
