130 terrorists killed, 350 arrested in Pak’s anti-terror drive

TIL Desk World/ Pakistan/ More than 130 suspected terrorists have been killed and over 350 people, mostly Afghans, arrested in Pakistan as part of a nationwide crackdown by security forces following a string of suicide bombings in the country. At least 15 terrorists were killed in another targeted strike by the Pakistani forces across the Afghan border.

A high-value target, known for recruiting terrorists and training suicide bombers, was also reportedly gunned down and at least 12 terror sanctuaries, including a hideout and weapon depot camp of Jamaat-ul-Ahrar’s commander were also pounded.

In Pakistan’s northwest tribal region, at least 11 Afghan terrorists were killed during a gun battle with the security forces. The gun-battle occurred in Sapperkot and Para Chamkani in Kurram Agency. Pakistan had reportedly launched ‘strikes’ against militant bases in Afghanistan on Saturday. The killing of militants and arrests were part of a nationwide crackdown following a spurt in terror attacks.