RAWALPINDI: Four soldiers were martyred while six Khwarij were killed during an exchange of fire between the terrorists and the security forces in South Waziristan, the military’s media wing said late Tuesday night.
In a statement, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, “ On night 12/ 13 August 2024, fire exchange took place between the Security Forces and Khwarij in South Waziristan District”. Resultantly, six Khwarij were sent to hell due to effective engagement by own troops, the ISPR added.
According to the ISPR, “However, during intense fire exchange, four brave sons of soil; Havildar Nisar Hussain (age: 34 years, resident of District Kurram), Naik Rashid Gul (age: 34 years, resident of District Kurram), Naik Irfan Ullah Khan (age: 30 years, resident of District Lakki Marwat) and Sep Usman Rafaqat (age: 21 years, resident of District Haripur), having fought gallantly embraced Shahadat”.
Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area as 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 statement further said.
