Key points
- ISPR says two soldiers were martyred in North Waziristan
- Security forces have conducted IBO in North Waziristan
- Pakistan’s president, premier pay rich tribute to country’s security forces
RAWALPINDI: Six terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, the Pakistani military said on Thursday.
According to Pakistan military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “On night 29/30 January 2025, security Forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District on reported presence of khwarij.”
The ISPR said, “During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and resultantly six khwarij were sent to hell.”
It added, “However, during intense fire exchange, Major Hamza Israr (age: 29 years, resident of District Rawalpindi), a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front and Sepoy Muhammad Naeem (age: 26 years, resident of District Naseerabad), having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat.”
Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area as the security Forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve, the ISPR statement further said.
Rich tribute paid to security forces
Pakistan state-run news agency APP reported that Pakistan’s president and prime minister have paid rich tribute to security forces for killing six terrorists in the IBO in North Waziristan.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid homage to Major Hamza Israr and Sepoy Muhammad Naeem who embraced martyrdom while valiantly confronting the Khawarij terrorists during the operation, the president’s and prime minister’s offices said in separate news releases.
The president and prime minister praised the bravery and patriotism of Major Hamza Israr Shaheed and Sepoy Muhammad Naeem Shaheed and expressed heartfelt grief over the martyrdom of the two valiant sons of the soil.
The president expressed sympathy with the families of martyrs and prayed for patience to bear their loss. “Security forces will continue operations until terrorists are completely eliminated. Our resolve to eliminate terrorist elements and defend the country will remain unwavering,” the president said. The president reiterated the national resolve to completely eliminate terrorists.
Premier Shehbaz Sharif prayed for the high ranks of the martyrs and patience for their bereaved families.
“We will not let the great sacrifices of the sons of the nation go in vain and will destroy the nefarious intentions of anti-state elements,” he said.
