At least 566 terrorists neutralised in 18,736 IBOs in 2023

At least 566 terrorists were neutralised during 18,736 intelligence-based operations (IBO) executed by security forces across the country in 2023, it emerged on Saturday.

The IBOs also resulted in the arrest of 5,161 terrorists. The evidence of recent terrorist incidents were traced back to sanctuaries in Afghanistan.

Throughout the year, security forces acted decisively, bringing many wanted…