Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has paid tribute to the security forces for successful operations against Indian sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in which twenty-three Khwarij were neutralized. In his message, he praised the professional capabilities of the security forces.

According to Radio Pakistan, the President said that the destruction of terrorist hideouts, tunnels, and bunkers, along with bringing the most wanted foreign terrorist to justice, is a manifestation of the effective strategy of the security forces.

He emphasized that operations will continue until the complete elimination of the Fitna al-Khawarij and terrorist elements operating under Indian patronage.