DERA ISMAIL KHAN (Kashmir English): Six terrorists were killed during an operation by security forces in the Dera Ismail Khan (D.I. Khan) district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while two soldiers of the Pakistan Army were martyred in an exchange of fire.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an operation on October 24 in the Zarkani area of D.I. Khan, acting on intelligence-based information.
During the operation, an intense exchange of fire took place between the security forces and the terrorists, resulting in the killing of six Khwarijs.
The Pakistan Army spokesperson stated that during the exchange of fire, Naik Ghulam Murtaza and Sepoy Taseer Ahmed embraced martyrdom while fighting valiantly. The martyred Naik Ghulam Murtaza, 36, hailed from the Gujrat district, while 30-year-old Sepoy Taseer Ahmed belonged to the Talagang district.
Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the possession of the terrorists killed during the operation. These Khwarij were involved in attacks against security forces, law enforcement agencies, and civilians.
According to the ISPR, a clearance operation is currently underway to eliminate other Indian-backed Khwarij present in the area.
Furthermore, security forces’ operations against Fitna-al-Khwarij will continue at full pace under the Azm-e-Istehkam framework.
The Pakistan Army spokesperson affirmed that the security forces remain steadfast in their commitment to completely eradicate foreign-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan.
The supreme sacrifices made by the martyrs further strengthen the resolve to ensure the defense and security of the homeland at any cost.
