Security forces launch combing operation in Rajanpur

Eight terrorists killed, one security force personnel embraces martyrdom; huge cache of arms recovered

RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Saturday launched a combing operation in the Gayandari area of Rajanpur and killed at least eight militants (also known as feraris) while a member of forces embraced martyrdom. The Gayandari area borders Balochistan and Punjab.

Security forces apprehended a number of militants besides recovering a huge cache of arms and ammunition from their possession, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) revealed in a news release.

The combing operation, which was continuing till the filing of the report, was part of the ongoing crackdown on the militants being carried out by troops across Pakistan.

The Inter-Services Public Relations statement added that there were still outlaws with arms and ammunition hiding in Gayandari.

Meanwhile, the Peshawar Police claimed to have foiled a major terror bid and recovered a huge cache of weapons hidden in a car.

On a tip-off, the Peshawar police checked a car and found Indian-made weapons, including 25 pistols, eight rifles and over 200 cartridges.

The police also arrested three suspects, including the driver, and shifted them to the area police station for investigation.