Friday, September 13, 2024

90 terrorists killed in 4,021 security operations across Pakistan in August: Military

Mr Chaudhry said 32,173 operations were conducted from January to August, dealing a heavy blow to the strength of terrorists.

• September 6, 2024
Terrorists' attack in Pakistan
Terrorists’ attack in Pakistan[Credit: Arab News]

Pakistan’s military said 90 terrorists were killed in 4,021 operations across the country in August.

Ahmed Chaudhry, director-general of the inter-services public relations, said at a news conference that security forces and other law enforcement agencies participated in the intelligence-based operations.

Mr Chaudhry said 32,173 operations were conducted from January to August, dealing a heavy blow to the strength of terrorists.

In addition, 193 officers and soldiers lost their lives in the first eight months of 2024, Mr Chaudhry said. 

(Xinhua/NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Benin bronzes

Uncategorized

Benin Bronzes coming back to Nigeria sporadically, but hope remains for more

The obvious counter nowadays, of course, is that they’re not Britain’s to protect.

National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW)

NationWide

NCCSALW arraigns ten suspects for illegal importation of firearms

According to him, the suspects allegedly used falsified documents to conceal the true contents of the container.

Flooded Maiduguri

States

Maiduguri Flood: Commission raises concerns over food insecurity

He noted that about 40 per cent of the farmlands in Maiduguri had been submerged ahead of harvest season.

Boat accident

NationWide

NIWA vows to reduce boat accidents

He said that the federal government was worried over the incessant accidents and attendant loss of lives.

Solomon Akwashiki

NationWide

Lawmaker urges Nigerians to shun ethnic bias, vote for credible leaders in 2027

He noted that electing God-fearing leaders with the capacity to deliver would enhance peace and development in the country.