Miscreants to be wiped out, says COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Thursday that through Operation Raddul Fasaad, Pakistan Army would eliminate all the miscreants and play an important part in bringing back normalcy in the country, says an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release.

The COAS witnessed combat training exercise of troops at Muzaffargarh Field Firing Ranges. He complimented troops for displaying excellent training standards for conduct of both conventional and sub-conventional operations. He said, “Pakistan Army by virtue of its combat experience over the years is second to none.”

While talking to officers and troops, he also acknowledged their contributions towards internal security. Earlier, he visited Multan Garrison. The COAS was given detailed briefing on operational preparedness of the corps. The COAS also witnessed training for troops to execute population census support plan. He appreciated the preparations and said that population census was an important national activity and Army would extend full support for its smooth conduct.

Earlier, on arrival at Multan, COAS was received by Commander Multan Corps Lieutenant General Sarfraz Sattar. Inspector General Training and Evaluation Lieutenant General Hidayat Ur Rehman was also present.

Meanwhile, Operation Raddul Fasaad continued across the country. According to ISPR, Punjab Rangers conducted search and sanitisation operation in DG Khan, Rajanpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Attock. Ten suspects apprehended and cache of ammunition and explosive material recovered.

In Balochistan FC and intelligence agencies conducted search operation in Andoor, Ketch, Balochistan. One terrorist was killed while 12 suspects were apprehended. Cache of arms and ammunition recovered. One FC soldier got injured due to exchange of fire with terrorists.

During an intelligence based operation in Mullagano area, Jani Khel, FR Bannu, 4 terrorists were killed. In exchange of fire with terrorists, an officer, Lieutenant Khawar and Naik Shehzad embraced martyrdom.