During a security forces operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,, nineteen terrorists were killed, while three soldiers was martyred.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of the Pakistan Army, the operations were carried out in Peshawar, Mohmand, and Karak districts as part of efforts to demolish Fitna-ul-Khawarij.
In the first operation, eight terrorists were neutralized in the Matni area of Peshawar district, based on accurate intelligence. In the second operation took place in the Baizai area of Mohmand district, where eight more militants were neutralized following an exchange of gunfire. In the third operation, conducted in Karak district, security forces eliminated three terrorists, further dismantling their network, the ISPR said.
During the clashes, three soldiers laid down their lives in the line of duty. The martyred include:
Lance Havaldar Abbas Ali Naik Muhammad Nazir Naik Muhammad Usman
The ISPR stated that, “These brave soldiers sacrificed their lives to protect the nation and reaffirm our resolve to root out terrorism.”The military's statement emphasized, "Pakistan's security forces are unwavering in their commitment to eliminate terrorism from the country, and the sacrifices of our courageous soldiers only reinforce this determination."
