ISLAMABAD: Security forces conducted 29 cordon and search operations and 12 Intelligence Based Operations (IBOs) in different parts of the country during last 24 hours.
During the Operation Ruddul Fasaad, in Punjab 29 Cordon and Search operations and IBOs in different parts of Punjab including Bahawalpur, Rahim Yaar Khan, Lodhran, Pakpattan and Bahawalnagar were conducted, says an ISPR press release.
Nine terrorists were apprehended during these operations.
In Balochistan FC and intelligence Agencies conducted IBO in Gawak, Mand.
Five terrorists of proscribed organizations were killed and two FC soldiers injured during exchange of fire with terrorists.
In KP, terrorist activity was foiled when FC KP carried out an IBO in general area Bar Qambar Khel, Bara, Khyber Agency.
Two terrorists Shahid and Abdul Raziq were apprehended. They were planning a major terrorist attack in the area on directions from across the border. Sizeable quantity of explosives were recovered.
In South Waziristan Agency, security forces recovered large amount of explosives during a search operation in Giga khel. (APP)