22 terrorists eliminated in Tirah operations: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The security forces have killed at least 22 terrorists in Tirah, Khyber district since December 14, 2024, the military’s media wing said in a statement on Thursday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing mentioned that as of late, numerous terrorist incidents have occurred in the area against security forces as well as innocent civilians, resulting in several casualties.

“In response to these heinous acts, security forces are conducting extensive intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the area against the khwarij [or terrorists],” the ISPR said.

Not only have the security forces neutralised nearly two dozen terrorists but 18 terrorists also sustained injuries during separate operations.

“The IBOs will continue till peace in the area is restored and khawrij are eliminated, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.”