Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Two soldiers were martyred while nine terrorists were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on March 14-15, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on reported presence of Khwarij, an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in Mohmand District. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarijs’ location, resultantly, seven khwarij were sent to hell.
“However, during intense fire exchange, two brave sons of soil, Havildar Muhammad Zahid (age: 37 years, resident of District Malakand) and Sepoy Aftab Ali Shah (age: 26 years, resident of District Chitral) having fought gallantly, rendered the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat,” the statement said.
It added that in another encounter that took place in general area Maddi, Dera Ismail Khan District, fire exchange took place between own troops and khwarij. Resultantly, two khwarij were effectively neutralized.
The ISPR said that weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities.
Sanitization operations are 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.
Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for successful intelligence-based operations against Fitna-al-Khawarij in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
In their separate statements, they paid tribute to Havaldar Muhammad Zahid and Sepoy Aftab Ali Shah, who fought bravely during the operation and sacrificed their lives for the country.
President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani lauded the security forces for their bravery in killing nine Khawarij.
He paid tribute to the two brave Jawans for embracing martyrdom during the operations.
The acting president applauded the bravery of the sons of the nation for sacrificing their lives for the country.
“The brave armed forces are carrying out successful operations for eradicating Fitna al-Khawarij,” he said.
The acting president expressed determination to continue operations till complete elimination of terrorism.
He said the whole nation stood with the security forces in the war against terrorism.
President Gilani prayed for the elevation of ranks of the martyrs in Jannah and for grant of patience to the bereaved families.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the officers and Jawans of security forces for their professional capabilities for eliminating nine Khawarij in Mohmand and Dera Ismail Khan.
He paid tribute to Havaldar Muhammad Zahid and Sepoy Aftab Ali Shah for embracing martyrdom for the country while fighting bravely and killing Khawarij.
The prime minister prayed for the elevation of ranks of martyrs in Jannah and for the grant of patience to the bereaved families.
He said the war against the menace of terrorism would continue till its complete eradication from the country.
“The nation stands with the armed forces in the war against terrorism,” PM Shehbaz said.
The prime minster said that the whole Pakistani nation is proud of its brave Jawans, who were giving their lives for the nation, and their families.
