Two army officers martyred, 11 Indian-backed militants killed in South Waziristan operation: ISPR

Rawalpindi: As many as two army officers were martyred and 11 terrorists killed during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) South Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.

According to a press release issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the security forces conducted the IBO in general area Sararogha of the South Waziristan district, on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian Proxy, “Fitna al Khwarij”.

During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and resultantly, 11 Indian-sponsored militants were neutralized while seven terrorists sustained injuries, read the statement.

However, during the intense fire exchange, Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah — a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front — fought gallantly and paid the ultimate sacrifice along with another brave son of soil Lance Naik Jibran Ullah.

Major Moiz, 37, was renowned for his courage and daring actions in numerous operations conducted against the terrorists.

Sanitization operation was conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorist found in the area, the ISPR said, adding that the security forces are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve.