In separate operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), security forces killed three soldiers and killed 19 terrorists, the army’s media wing reported on Tuesday. The operations were carried out in response to intelligence reports about the presence of Khwarij in several districts.
The first operation took place in the Matani area of Peshawar district. During the operation, security forces attacked and neutralized eight Khwarij militants, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The second operation took place in Baizai, Mohmand district, where another intense exchange of fire led to the death of eight more Khwarij fighters. In the third encounter, security forces of Karak district attacked a place in Khwarij and killed three terrorists.
Unfortunately, three brave soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice during these operations. Lance Havaldar Abbas Ali, Naik Muhammad Nazir and Naik Muhammad Usman were martyred in the line of duty while bravely participating in the shootings. Their ages ranged from 37 to 38 years and came from Ghizer, Skardu and Attock districts respectively.
ISPR confirmed that disinfection operations are being carried out to eliminate remaining terrorists in the affected areas. The military stressed its commitment to eliminating terrorism and promised that the sacrifices of these soldiers would only strengthen its resolve.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the success of the security forces’ operations and stated that the government would not allow any attempt by Khwarij to disturb the peace and security of the country. He also paid tribute to the martyred soldiers for their bravery and ultimate sacrifice.
This latest series of operations comes a month after a similar mission in which an army officer was martyred and 13 terrorists were killed during three separate intelligence-based operations in KP. The army remains resolute in its commitment to rid Pakistan of the menace of terrorism.
