Lt. among 4 soldiers martyred, 15 terrorists killed in two KP operations

RAWALPINDI: At least fifteen terrorists were killed and four soldiers martyred in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.

In a press release, the military’s media wing said an intelligence-based operation was conducted in general area Hathala of Dera Ismail Khan District on February 15, resulting in the killing of nine khwarij.

“During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and resultantly, Nine khwarij including Kharji ring leaders HVT Farman @Saqib, Kharji Amanullah @Toori, Kharji Saeed @Liaqat and Kharji Bilal were sent to hell,” the statement read.

According to the ISPR, The slain terrorists were “involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area” and were highly wanted by the Law Enforcement Agencies.

In the second instance, six khwarij were killed during the operation in the Miran Shah area of North Waziristan District.

However, the ISPR said, that four security personnel fought gallantly and embraced Shahadat during the intense fire exchange.

“Lieutenant Muhammad Hassaan Arshaf (age: 21 years, resident of District Lahore) leading his troops from the front, fought gallantly and embraced Shahadat along with his three men.”

According to the statement, three other martyrs include Naib Subedar Muhammad Bilal (age: 39 years, resident of District Dera Ismail Khan), Sepoy Farhat Ullah (age: 27 years, resident of District Lakki Marwat), and Sepoy Himat Khan (age: 29 years, resident of District Mohmand).

“Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji 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,” ISPR added.