Security forces kill 15 terrorists in two separate operations in KP

RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Saturday killed 15 terrorists (khwarij) while four Pakistan Army officials were also martyred in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in general area Hathala, Dera Ismail Khan District, on reported presence of terrorists (khwarij).

During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists (Khwarij) location and resultantly, nine terrorists (khwarij) including ring leaders HVT Farman @Saqib, Kharji Amanullah @Toori, Kharji Saeed @Liaqat and Kharji Bilal were sent to hell.

The killed terrorists (khwarij) were involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area and were highly wanted by the Law Enforcement Agencies.

In another operation conducted in general area Miran Shah, North Waziristan District, Six terrorists (khwarij) were effectively neutralized by the security forces.

However, during intense fire exchange, 21-years old Lieutenant Muhammad Hassaan Arshaf resident of District Lahore leading his troops from front, fought gallantly and embraced Shahadat along with his three men.

The three soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice include 39-years old Naib Subedar Muhammad Bilal resident of District Dera Ismail khan, 27-years old Sepoy Farhat Ullah resident of District Lakki Marwat and 29-years old Sepoy Himat Khan resident of District Mohmand.

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Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists (Khwarij) found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve.