ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed four militants, including a top commander, during an intelligence-based operation in Spinwam area of North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security sources said.
According to officials, the operation targeted militant hideouts in the Spinwam region, where security forces engaged terrorists in a firefight, killing four of them on the spot.
Among those killed was militant leader Umar alias Jan Mir, who security sources said had established underground bunkers, tunnels, and explosive traps around the Bobali Mosque area in Spinwam.
Authorities said a bounty of Rs3 million had been placed on Umar’s head due to his involvement in multiple attacks on security forces and civilians, and he was considered a key mastermind behind several militant operations.
Security sources added that the operation was conducted on intelligence-based information and successfully dismantled a key militant network operating in the region.
More read, Key militant commander killed in in Balochistan operation
Earlier, Security forces killed a senior militant commander during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan province.
Officials said Afghan militant commander Basir, described as a key leader of a banned group, was killed during an encounter in the Sararan area of Arjoom Killi. One associate was arrested during the operation.
According to security sources, the commander was traced in the Shaban area based on intelligence information. Authorities said he was involved in planning multiple attacks against security forces and was linked to previous militant activities in the region.
Officials further claimed Basir was the son of another Afghan militant commander and had served as an operational leader for infiltration attempts in the area.
