Nine terrorists killed, two soldiers martyred

MIRANSHAH: Nine terrorists were killed and two soldiers martyred during a fierce clash between terrorists and the security forces in Khaisura and Dossali of North Waziristan tribal district on Sunday.

"Nine terrorists were killed and two soldiers were martyred during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khaisura and Dossali areas of North Waziristan on Sunday," said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement.

Officials said the security forces conducted the operation on credible information about the presence of terrorists in the area. During sanitization of the area an exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces, they said, adding, resultantly, nine terrorists got killed and one apprehended; whereas, two soldiers embraced Shahadat and five got injured. During the search operations, weapons and ammunition were also recovered, they added. The two martyred soldiers were identified as Lance Naik Abdul Waheed and Sepoy Sakum Dad.