Rawalpindi (Web Desk): The security forces killed 19 Khwarij terrorists in three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhunkhwa province where as three soldiers embraced martyrdom during intense fire exchange.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, reported presence of Khwarij, an intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted by the security forces in general area Matani, Peshawar District. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location and resultantly, eight Khwarij were sent to hell.
The statement said that another IBO was conducted in general area Baizai, Mohmand District. In ensuing fire exchange, eight Khwarij were effectively engaged and neutralised by the security forces.
It added that in the third engagement in Karak District, own troops effectively engaged Khwarij location as a result of which three Khwarij were sent to hell.
“However, during intense fire exchange, three brave sons of soil, Lance Havaldar Abbas Ali (age: 38 years, resident of District Ghizer), Naik Muhammad Nazir (age: 37 years, resident of District Skardu) and Naik Muhammad Usman (age: 37 years, resident of District Attock), having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat,” the military’s media wing said.
It said that the sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area.
“Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR said.
