Three terrorists killed, one soldier martyred in KP operations

RAWALPINDI: Three terrorists were killed in two Intelligence Based Operations (IBOs) and a soldier was martyred as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was exploded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

An intelligence based operation was conducted in general area Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan District and after intense exchange of fire, two terrorists were sent to hell on Monday.

In a separate operation conducted in general area Kot Azam, South Waziristan District, one more terrorist was sent to hell. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from all three killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces as well as the innocent civilians.

In another incident that occurred in general area Gharyoum, North Waziristan District, an IED exploded and resultantly, Sepoy Shahzeb (age 26 years, resident of District Rawalpindi) embraced Shahadat.

Sanitization operations are being carried out to eliminate any terrorists present in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said.

Meanwhile, Namaz-e-Janaza of Sepoy Shahzeb, who embraced Shahadat in general area Gharyoum, North Waziristan District, due to IED exploded, was offered at his native town Tehsil Gujjar Khan, District Rawalpindi. Shaheed was laid to rest with full military honour. Senior serving military officers, relatives and locals of the area attended the funeral.