TTP commander responsible for killing 50 soldiers eliminated: ISPR
Pakistan
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SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The Pakistani security forces on Friday said that they have eliminated a Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorist who was responsible for killing more than 50 security personnel since 2007.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on a terrorist hideout in Sharmangi, Tiarza area of South Waziristan upon receiving a confirmation related to the presence of terrorists there.
Per the statement, the TTP commander — identified as Nooristan alias Hasan Baba — was eliminated during an intense exchange of fire.