Summary Sources say those killed were involved in various grave activities in the country.
MIRANSHAH (Dunya News) – Jet bombardment on Thursday killed at least eleven more terrorists as part of the ongoing operation Zarb-e-Azb against the terrorists in North Waziristan, Dunya News reported.
Pakistan army jets took down eleven terrorists. Pakistan Air Force also destroyed six hideouts through bombardments.
Sources say those killed were involved in various grave activities in the country.
Earlier, at least four terrorists were killed in clash with security forces in Jamrud area of Khyber Agency on Thursday morning.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), three Khasadar personnel also embraced martyrdom in the exchange of fire.
Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asim Bajwa on Thursday clarified that ground offensive in North Waziristan will begin only after complete evacuation of the locals is ensured.
Briefing the media on operation Zarb-e-Azb at GHQ, Major General Asim Bajwa said the operation will be completed in four phases while locals have been given more time to leave the areas.
He said 45 militant hideouts were destroyed and 327 militants were killed between June 15 and June 25.
10 soldiers have embraced martyrdom while seven others have sustained injuries in terrorist attacks, he added.
The DG ISPR said North Waziristan is last stronghold of the Tehreek-e-Taliban. He confirmed the presence of a large number of Uzbeks and other foreign militants in North Waziristan, saying that they will all be wiped out.
Action is being taken to weaken the enemy, he said, adding that terrorists’ movement was restricted by tightening security at Pak-Afghan border.
