NORTH AND SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Nine terrorists, including two commanders, were killed and seven others injured in a firefight with security forces in North Waziristan on Friday, sources confirmed.
The clash took place in the Barho Khel area of Mir Ali tehsil during an intelligence-based operation. Security forces acted on a tip-off regarding the presence of around 25 militants who had gathered for a meeting in the area. When the forces arrived, a fierce exchange of gunfire broke out. Among those killed were militant commanders Abdul Haq and Moeen, while seven others were injured. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the site.
The militants were allegedly involved in various criminal activities, including targeting innocent civilians. After the encounter, security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. Local officials also urged residents to prevent militants from entering their areas to ensure the safety and peace of the community.
In a separate development, security forces carried out two strikes targeting militant hideouts in the Birmal tehsil of South Waziristan on Thursday night. The strikes, aimed at a house used by militants in the Manra area, resulted in no casualties. Manra has become a stronghold for militants, particularly members of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Another operation on Friday night targeted a house in the same area, killing two TTP militants, including local commander Noor Muhammad.
