Terrorist killed in N. Waziristan operation

Published October 15, 2021
Security forces conduct a search operation in North Waziristan. — Photo via ISPR/File
Security forces conduct a search operation in North Waziristan. — Photo via ISPR/File

NORTH WAZIRISTAN: A terrorist was killed in an intelligence-based operation in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan district on Thursday.

An Inter-Services Public Relations statement issued here said that terrorist Arifullah alias Dadullah was killed in exchange of fire with the security forces during the operation.

Officials said the search operation was continuing in the area.

The slain terrorist is said to be one of the commanders of the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.

Published in Dawn, October 15th, 2021

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