Security forces kill 22 terrorists in three operations in KP; six soldiers martyred

Rawalpindi: Security forces killed 22 Khwarij in three separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military's media wing said on Saturday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in the general area of Gul Imam in Tank District on the reported presence of Khwarij.

During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged their location, resulting in the killing of nine Khwarij, while six got injured.

In another operation, conducted by the Security Forces in North Waziristan District, ten Khwarij were successfully neutralized.

In the third encounter, security forces thwarted Khwarij's attempt to attack a security forces' post in Thall District and killed three Khwarij.

However, during the intense fire exchange, six brave sons of the soil, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat.

Sanitization operations are 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 and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.