Six soldiers martyred, three terrorists killed in N. Waziristan operation

Durdani: Six security personnel have been martyred while three terrorists were killed during extreme exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists in Durdani area of North Waziristan, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated Thursday.

According to ISPR, security forces successfully targeted the hideout of terrorists. During the operation, two terrorists sustained the injuries too.

The martyred soldiers of Pakistan army have been identified as Naik Javed, Havaldar Saleem, Rajab, Sepoy Hazrat Bilal, Sepoy Nazir Khan and Sepoy Bismillah.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists.

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

The security forces have reiterated the resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism saying that such sacrifices of brave soldiers further strengthen this resolve.