Combing operations against terrorists’ sleeper cells approved

Corps commanders conference

RAWALPINDI: The corps commanders conference has approved a comprehensive plan for carrying out combing operations to preempt the potential sleeper cells and hideouts of terrorists.

The meeting was held in Rawalpindi on Monday under the chairmanship of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif.The plan also seeks to enhance the reach of local and provincial law enforcement agencies.

The army chief lauded the successful completion of the Shawal operation. He paid rich tributes to the sacrifices of the troops of Army Frontier Corps and Rangers, who are valiantly fighting the war against terrorism to make Pakistan a safer place.

The forum was briefed in detail about internal and external security situation of the country.The participants of the conference dwelt at length on operational preparedness, training and other professional matters.