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Eight Terrorists Killed in KP Operations, ISPR Confirms
Security forces neutralized eight terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during two operations, reaffirming their resolve to eliminate the threat.
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by News Desk
2025-01-14
Eight Terrorists Killed in KP Operations, ISPR Confirms

Security forces eliminated eight terrorists in two separate operations conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday.

The ISPR reported that the operations, carried out on January 12-13, 2025, successfully targeted the terrorists in the Tank and Khyber districts.

In the first operation, an intelligence-based engagement in the Tank district resulted in the deaths of six terrorists. The security forces acted on credible intelligence and effectively neutralized the suspects at their location.

The second operation unfolded in the Tirah valley of the Khyber district, where two more terrorists were killed. The military emphasized that ongoing sanitization operations were underway to clear the area of any remaining threats.

“The security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country,” the ISPR stated, reaffirming their commitment to eradicating extremist elements.

Rising Terrorism Concerns

The successful operations come amid a resurgence of terror activities in Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), designated as Fitna al Khawarij by the government in July 2024, has been blamed for escalating violence following the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire agreement in 2022.

Recent data underscores the severity of the situation. In 2024, a total of 444 terror attacks were recorded, claiming the lives of 685 security personnel and marking it as the deadliest year for Pakistan's civil and military forces in a decade, according to a report by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).

The ISPR noted that the armed forces conducted 59,775 operations last year, killing 925 terrorists. However, the fight against terrorism came at a high cost, with 383 officers and soldiers martyred.

A Long Road Ahead

Security analysts emphasize that while the successful operations are a step forward, the battle against terrorism is far from over. The TTP’s activities, particularly in KP and adjoining regions, have increased the urgency for sustained counterterrorism efforts and regional stability.

As the security forces intensify their operations, public and institutional resolve remains crucial to restoring peace in the region.

 
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