Security Forces Recover Explosives and Weapons from Terrorist Hideouts in North Waziristan ISPR
An intelligence-based operation in Muzak village near Mir Ali uncovered two hideouts inside mosques, along with improvised explosive devices, weapons and ammunition, according to the military’s media wing.
North Waziristan: Security forces recover explosives and weapons during an operation near Mir Ali.
Security forces recovered a large cache of explosives, weapons and ammunition during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan on November 8, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
According to the military’s media wing, security forces conducted the operation in Muzak village, on the southern outskirts of Mir Ali, against reported hideouts of terrorists linked to what the statement described as the Indian proxy group Fitna Al Khwarij.
Explosives and Weapons Recovered
During the operation, security personnel sanitised two hideouts allegedly established inside mosques by the militants.
The forces recovered prepared improvised explosive devices (IEDs), materials used to manufacture explosives, weapons and ammunition.
ISPR said the militants had deliberately used the mosques to store explosive materials and had also established alleged torture cells at the locations.
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The military’s statement condemned the reported use of places of worship for militant activities. It accused the group of misusing religious sites and rejecting the fundamental teachings of Islam.
ISPR also alleged that the militants received support from the Afghan Taliban. The statement said their interpretation and use of Islam had no connection with its fundamental teachings.
Sanitisation Operation Continues
Security forces are continuing clearance operations in the area to identify and eliminate any remaining militant hideouts, ISPR said.
The military’s media wing added that security forces and law enforcement agencies would continue counterterrorism operations under the vision of Azm-e-Istehkam.
The statement said the campaign, approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan, aims to eliminate foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism across Pakistan.
