The operation is centered in the Tirah Valley, specifically targeting militant strongholds in areas such as Pir Mela, Zara Pakh, Maidan
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\nIn the aftermath of a high-level Provincial Apex Committee meeting, security forces have launched a large-scale and coordinated operation against militants in the restive Khyber district, official sources said on Tuesday
\nThey said that the operation is centered in the Tirah Valley, specifically targeting militant strongholds in areas such as Pir Mela, Zara Pakh, Maidan and surrounding areas.
\nAccording to security sources, 11 militants, all reportedly linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan\u2019s (TTP) Hafiz Gul Bahadur faction, have been killed during the ongoing operation. Among the deceased, five bodies were recovered during a clearance sweep in Pir Mela and identified as Riaz, Farman, Qureshi and Fatah. The officials said one body remained unidentified.
\nThey said the security forces have also successfully cleared and regained control of five critical hilltops previously under militant control.
\nThe officials further said 5th Baloch Regiment of the security forces was involved in the operation, using advanced tactics, including drone strikes to target militant hideouts and disrupt their operational capabilities.
\nSecurity forces have destroyed several key militant hideouts and logistic centers, significantly weakening the group\u2019s foothold in the region. The use of drones has added precision to the strikes, ensuring minimal collateral damage while achieving strategic objectives.
\n\u201cThis operation is part of a broader strategy approved during the recent Provincial Apex Committee meeting to counter the escalating militant threat in the region\u201d,the official said.
\nHe added that the ongoing offensive as the most extensive and impactful action taken against militants in recent years.
\nOn the other hand, the deteriorating security situation and ongoing military action have forced thousands of residents from conflict-hit areas to flee their homes.
\nOver the past 48 hours, more than 4,000 individuals, primarily women and children, have reportedly migrated to safer locations. Local authorities are coordinating with humanitarian organizations to provide temporary shelter, food and medical assistance to the displaced families.
\nThe security forces have pledged to continue the operation until the militant networks are dismantled and the region fully cleared. The ongoing offensive underscores the government\u2019s commitment to restoring peace and stability in Khyber District, which has long been plagued by insurgency and militant activities.
\nAuthorities have urged residents to cooperate with security forces and report any suspicious activities to expedite the clearance process. Meanwhile, the government was closely monitoring the humanitarian crisis arising from the displacement and planning relief measures for the affected population.
\nThis operation is being closely watched as a critical step in countering militancy and ensuring the safety of residents in Khyber District and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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