In a major crackdown, security forces in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have eliminated 21 terrorists over the past 72 hours, according to official sources. Among those killed were four ring leaders belonging to the banned outfit Fitna-al-Khwarij, who were wanted for their involvement in numerous terrorist activities.
The operations were conducted across various districts of the province, with intelligence-based raids targeting hideouts of militant groups. The security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from the sites.
Local authorities have lauded the efforts of the security personnel and reiterated their commitment to eradicating terrorism from the region. The development comes as part of ongoing efforts to maintain peace and stability in the area.
