The Security Forces (SFs) on July 23 killed three terrorists and apprehended four terrorists during two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said a high-value terrorist commander, along with three other militants, was captured in an injured condition in the first operation. It added that three terrorists were killed in a second operation. All the terrorists (killed and apprehended) were affiliated with the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group. Weapons, ammunition and IEDs (improvised explosive devices) were also recovered.
Separately, one Policeman, identified as Sub-Inspector Andaz Gul, was killed in an incident of targeted killing when he was going to duty station in Bara area of Khyber District on July 23, reports Dawn.