Security forces clear two mosque hideouts in North Waziristan

Recovered weapons and explosives found

The Inter-Services Public Relations stated that troops recovered a large cache of prepared improvised explosive devices during the operation. Security forces also seized materials used to prepare explosives along with various weapons and ammunition from the sites. These hideouts belonged to the group known as Fitna al-Khawarij which operates under Indian patronage according to official statements.

Terrorists desecrated religious sites

Reports indicate the terrorists deliberately used these places of worship to store explosives and operate torture cells. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described this use of mosques as a clear desecration of Islam and sacred places. President Asif Ali Zardari also paid tribute to the security forces for their professionalism during this intelligence-based operation.

Sanitisation continues in area

A sanitisation operation is currently under way to eliminate any remaining terrorist hideouts in the specific area. The counterterrorism campaign under the vision of Azm-e-Istehkam will continue at full pace to wipe out foreign-sponsored terrorism. Officials maintain that these terrorists have no connection with Islam and their actions are fully rejected by people.