Three soldiers were martyred during Intelligence Based Operations conducted by the security officers against terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Friday.
According to the ISPR statement, an intelligence-based operation was conducted in the general area Rori, Dera Ismail Khan District and one terrorist was sent to hell, while two terrorists were injured. The killed terrorist has been identified as Usama, TTP's suicide bomber, who was planning to carry out a high-profile incident in the area.
In a second operation, conducted in Lakki Marwat District, one terrorist was sent to hell and various terrorists hides were busted. However, during the intense exchange of fire two Soldiers; Naik Zafar Iqbal (age: 37 years, resident of: District Gujranwala) & Sepoy Haji Jan (age: 30 years, resident of District Ghizar, Gilgit Baltistan), having fought gallantly embraced Shahadat.
In another incident, an Improvised Explosive Device exploded in the general area Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan District and resultantly, Havildar Shahid Iqbal (age: 39 years, resident of: District Mirpur Khas) 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.