ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT ): Two Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom while at least 15 terrorists were killed by security forces during three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.
According to a statement issued by 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.
“During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location, and resultantly eight khwarij were sent to hell,” it added.
In 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 neutralised three terrorists.
“Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities,” the ISPR added.
Meanwhile, sanitisation operations were being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area, as the “security forces are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.”
