Four soldiers martyred, 5 terrorists killed in South Waziristan operation
Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism, says ISPR
The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement, said the fire exchange took place on November 6 when the terrorists were killed due to effective engagement by own troops.
During the intense fire exchange, four brave soldiers, Naib Subedar Taib Shah, Lance Naik Gulab Zaman, Lance Naik Muzammil Mehmood and Lance Naik Habibullah, having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom.
Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area.
“Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” read the ISPR statement.
There has been a rise in violent attacks since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, particularly in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
The government had in June this year launched Operation Azm-e-Istehkam following the Central Apex Committee’s recommendations under the National Action Plan to root out terrorism.
