23 soldiers martyred in DI Khan terror attack: ISPR

• The attempt to enter post was effectively thwarted.
• The terrorists rammed explosive laden vehicle into post.
• Six terrorists was also killed in exchange of fire with security forces.

RAWALPINDI: As many as 23 Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom as a group of six terrorists attacked security forces post in Daraban area of Dera Ismail Khan.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)  that the attempt to enter the post was effectively thwarted which forced the terrorists to ram an explosive laden vehicle into the post, followed by a suicide bombing attack.

“The resulting blasts led to the collapse of the building, causing multiple causalities; 23 brave soldiers embraced martyrdom, while all six terrorists were effectively engaged and sent to hell,” the ISPR stated.

The military’s media wing said heightened activities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s district  were witnessed on night of December 11 wherein total of 27 terrorists were sent to hell during various operations.

An intelligence based operation was conducted in general area Darazinda on reported presence of terrorists. During the conduct of operation, terrorists’ hideout was busted and seventeen terrorists were sent to hell.

In another intelligence-based operation in general area Kulachi, own troops effectively engaged terrorists’ location as a result of which four terrorists were sent to hell. However, after intense exchange of fire, two brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat.

The killed terrorists were actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces as well as killing of innocent civilians. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered during the operations.

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