Shafaqna Pakistan: At least 16 terrorists, including two commanders, were killed while two police personnel were martyred during an ongoing joint operation involving the Pakistan Army, police, and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Miryan area of Bannu, according to security sources.
Officials said the operation was launched a day earlier after intelligence reports indicated the presence of militants in the area. One additional militant was later killed during continued action, bringing the total number of dead militants to 16.
Among those killed were wanted commander Zamri Noor and Afghan militant commander Abdullah Saeed. Security forces also destroyed multiple militant hideouts during the operation, sources added.
Two police constables, identified as Waheedullah Khan and Noorullah Khan, were martyred in the exchange of fire. Their funeral prayers were later held at Police Lines Bannu, attended by senior civil and military officials, local elders, and members of the public.
The development comes as part of the operation launched in Bannu on Saturday, which also led to the recovery of a 10-kilogram improvised explosive device (IED), which was safely defused by security forces.
Authorities said modern drones and advanced surveillance technology were used during the raid to monitor militant movement.
Security sources said the Pakistan Army, police and other law enforcement agencies were continuing joint operations against terrorists and vowed that actions against Fitna al-Khawarij would continue until the elimination of the last militant.
Source: Dunya News
