Security forces destroy two militant hideouts inside mosques in North Waziristan

Security forces have destroyed two militant hideouts set up inside mosques in Mozak village, on the southern edge of Mir Ali in North Waziristan, acting on intelligence information.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operation targeted the hideouts of Fitna al-Khawarij, which it described as an Indian proxy.

According to the ISPR, a large cache of ready-made improvised explosive devices (IEDs), bomb-making material, weapons and ammunition was recovered during the operation.

The statement said the militants had deliberately stored explosive material inside the mosques and were also running torture cells there. The ISPR called this clear evidence of desecration of places of worship and of a blatant disregard for the basic teachings of Islam. It said the militants, who operate with the support of the Afghan Taliban, have no connection with Islam.