Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Three personnel of the Pakistan Army, including a major, were martyred whereas eight terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Bannu District, the military's media wing said on Wednesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on October 30, 2024, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Bakka Khel, Bannu District on reported presence of khwarij.
During conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij's location, as a result of which eight khwarij were sent to hell, while seven khwarij got injured.
“However, during intense exchange of fire, Major Atif Khalil, 31 — a brave officer, who was leading his troops from front — fought gallantly and embraced shahadat along with his two men. The two soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice include Naik Azad Ullah, 36, resident of district Karak and Lance Naik Ghazanfar Abbas, 35, resident of district Layyah,” the statement said.
The military, Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area.
“Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR said.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed firm commitment to eradicate terrorism in all its forms from the country.
In a statement, President Asif Ali Zardari paid tributes to the soldiers of Pakistan Army who embraced martyrdom during operation against Khawarij terrorists in Bannu.
“The entire nation stands with its forces in the fight against Fitnah al-Khawarij,” he said.
President Zardari said said the security forces are always alert for the defense of the country.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to the soldiers of Pakistan Army who sacrificed their lives during the operation against Khawarij terrorists in Bannu district.
In a statement, the premier said the entire nation salutes the martyrs.
He expressed Pakistan's firm commitment to eradicating terrorism in all its forms from the country.
