RAWALPINDI – Five terrorists were gunned down and one Pakistan Army soldierwas martyred during an intelligence-based operation conducted by thesecurity forces in North Waziristan, the Inter-Services Public Relations(ISPR) said Sunday.
According to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, the securityforces had launched the operation after receiving reports regardingpresence of terrorists in the above mentioned area.
During the operation, the security forces and the terrorist got involved inan “intense exchange of fire” that led to the killing of the miscreants.
Four out of the five terrorists were identified as Habib Nawaz, WaheedUllah, Abdur Rehman, and Muhammad Ullah. Meanwhile, the identification ofthe fifth terrorist is in progress, said the ISPR.
“Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the hideout of the killedterrorists which include submachine guns, hand grenades and a large numberof multiple calibre rounds,” the statement said.
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The slain terrorists were involved in terrorist activities against securityforces, target killing, and kidnapping for ransom, it added.
On the other hand, the martyred soldier was identified as 28-year-old SepoyShabbir Ahmed, resident of Quetta. The ISPR said that the solider “foughtgallantly” and inflicted casualties on the terrorists during the intensefirefight.
“Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and suchsacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” said theISPR.
