A soldier was martyred Wednesday when security forces conducted an Intelligence Based Operation in the general area of Datta Khel, North Waziristan District, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

According to the military’s media wing, Pakistani troops executed a successful operation over the reported presence of terrorists in the area and killed six terrorists.

However, during intense ex-change of fire, Lance Naik Islam ud Din (age 34 years, resident of Khyber District), having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists.

The killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces.

Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area