Over 18,000 IBOs conducted across country, 566 eliminated & 5,161 terrorists arrested in 2023

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: As many as 18,736 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) have been conducted by the security forces across the country in 2023 resulted in the elimination of 566 and the arrest of 5,161 terrorists during various actions taken to maintain peace and security in the country.

According to the data available from this news agency, effective security measures have been taken by the forces against terrorists in the year 2023.

In the year 2023, in view of the situation of unrest in the region, effective anti-terrorism measures were taken for national defense and security. The data indicated that the traces and evidence of recent terrorist incidents in the country was linked to terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan.

In the year 2023, the security forces took timely action and exterminated many wanted terrorists. Due to the effective operations of intelligence agencies, Gulzar Imam Shambe and Sarfaraz Bengalzai, the most important commanders of the Baloch National Army left terrorism and rejoined the national mainstream.

However, 15,063 intelligence-based operations were conducted in Balochistan and 109 terrorists were sent to hell. Some 1,942 intelligence-based operations were conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while 447 terrorists were sent to hell. As many as 190 intelligence-based operations were conducted in Punjab, 14 in Gilgit-Baltistan and 1,987 in Sindh while 10 terrorists were sent to hell.

Pakistan Armed Forces, other law enforcement agencies and people have made selfless sacrifices in the war against terrorism. More than 1,000 people, including more than 260 officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army, sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country in the terrorist attacks.

Pakistan forces have taken numerous steps to make the country a cradle of peace, from which there is a bright hope that the coming time will be one of peace and stability. Pakistan forces will continue the war against terrorism with the full support of the people until the end of the last terrorist.

In the coming year, the security forces, together with the law enforcement agencies, will continue the war against terrorism with a new dimension and determination. (APP)