Two soldiers martyred, 15 terrorists killed in three KP operations
Two Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom while at least 15 terrorists were killed by security forces during three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence-based operation was conducted by security forces in the Karak district on the reported presence of terrorists.
ISPR said that “During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location, and resultantly eight khwarij were sent to hell”.
Another operation conducted in the North Waziristan district, four terrorists were killed by the security forces.
However, during the intense fire exchange, two soldiers — Lance Naik Usman Mohmand and Sepoy Imran Khan — having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom.
In another encounter that took place in the general area of Gomal Zam, South Waziristan District, security forces successfully neutralized three terrorists.
Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist (Kharji) found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.
ISPR stated that weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the Security Forces as well as innocent civilians.
Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country, said ISPR.
