17 terrorists killed in helicopter gunship strikes , Curfew in South waziristan

Seventeen terrorists were killed on Friday in two separate operations when Pakistani security forces' helicopter gunships targeted their hideouts in the country's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Authorities have imposed a three-day curfew in Shakai Tehsil of Lower South Waziristan, restricting public movement due to ongoing security operations, southpunjabnews.com reported.

According to a notification issued by Deputy Commissioner Nasir Khan, the curfew will be enforced in the Sangah and Anzar Cheena areas from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, beginning Saturday.

“There will be a complete ban on stepping outside during curfew hours. The restrictions are necessary due to the movement of security forces in the area,” said the notification.

Deputy Commissioner Khan appealed to the residents of Shakai for cooperation during this critical time. “We urge the public to work with security forces to ensure the smooth execution of these measures,” he added.

The curfew is part of intensified efforts by security forces to stabilise the region following a surge in militancy. Authorities assured that the restrictions would be lifted once the situation improves.

The intelligence-based operations were conducted in the Bannu and the North Waziristan districts, according to security sources.

In the Baka Khel area of the Bannu district, 12 terrorists affiliated with the Hafiz Gulbahadur group were eliminated as choppers struck their compound.

The second operation was carried out in the Hasso Khel area of Mir Ali, North Waziristan, where five militants were killed.

A large cache of weapons and ammunition was seized from the militants, sources said. Security forces also released images of the killed terrorists.

No systematic attack on minorities, Hindu leader arrested on specific charges: Bangladesh to UN forum' /The operation is ongoing, with reinforcements arriving for the security forces.

The security forces launched a massive operation against terrorists in response to the fresh wave of attacks against security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's southern districts.