Rawalpindi (TDI): An exchange of fire between the security forces and terrorists left an army officer among six soldiers martyred and six Khwarij killed in North Waziristan’s Spinwam area, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.
In a statement, the military’s media wing said that the exchange of fire between the two sides took place on the night between October 4-5, during which “six Khwarij” were also killed.
Read More:12 Terrorists Killed, 6 Security Officials Martyrs in KP
“Lt Col Muhammad Ali Shaukat was leading the operation against the khwarij when he and five soldiers were martyred as a result of intense exchange of fire,” the ISPR stated.
The martyred soldiers were identified as Lance Naik Muhammad Ullah, Lance Naik Yusaf Ali, Lance Naik Shahid Ullah, Lance Naik Akhtar Zaman and Sepoy Jameel Ahmed.
“Security forces are determined to eradicate the menace of terrorism. Sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our determination,” the ISPR added.
Meanwhile, ISPR said that During the conduct of operation, after an intense fire exchange, two khwarij including Kharji ring leader Atta Ullah aka Mehran were sent to hell, while one kharji was apprehended in injured condition in Charbagh, Swat district.
A statement by the military’s media wing said, “On night 4/5 October, Law Enforcement Agencies conducted a joint intelligence based operation in general area Charbagh, Swat District.”
Also Read: Russian Embassy Condemns Terrorist Attack in Swat
Kharji Atta Ullah aka Mehran remained actively involved in numerous terrorists activities in the area including the Improvised Explosive Device blast on a Police Vehicle escorting the convoy of foreign dignitaries in Swat on 22 September 2024, ISPR elaborated.
ISPR further said that sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area as security forces in coordination with law enforcement agencies are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism from the country.
