Security forces kill 9 terrorists in Bajaur IBO

RAWALPINDI: The security forces killed nine Khwarij, including two suicide bombers and a high-value target, in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Bajaur district Wednesday night.

The troops effectively engaged the location and after an intense exchange of fire, nine Khwarij, including two suicide bombers and the high-value target Khwarij ringleader Said Muhammad alias Qureshi Ustad, were gunned down.

A sizeable quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered. The killed Khwarij remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as innocent civilians.