12 terrorists killed in North Waziristan

RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 12 Khwarij while a soldier was martyred during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Hassan Khel, North Waziristan.

Troops effectively engaged a Khwarij location, as a result of which 12 Khwarij were sent to hell. However, during an intense fire exchange, Lance Naik Muhammad Ibrahim, 34, a resident of District Hangu, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the killed Khwarij who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as target-killing of innocent civilians.