RAWALPINDI – At least four Pakistani troops were martyred as forces carried out successful operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, killing over a dozen Khwarij.
A report shared by Inter-Services Public Relations ISPR said the intelligence-based operation was conducted in Hathala area of D.I Khan District, after reports of militant activity.
Forces then engaged militants, killing nine of them, including high-value targets Farman, Amanullah, Saeed, and Bilal, who were involved in several terrorist activities in the region and had been wanted by law enforcement agencies.
In different operation in MiranShah, North Waziristan District, six more Khwarij were effectively neutralized. However, during the intense firefight, four brave soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice. Lieutenant Muhammad Hassaan Arshaf, 21, from Lahore, led his troops valiantly and embraced martyrdom, along with Naib Subedar Muhammad Bilal (39, from Dera Ismail Khan), Sepoy Farhat Ullah (27, from Lakki Marwat), and Sepoy Himat Khan (29, from Mohmand).
Armed forces started sanitization operations to ensure the complete elimination of Khwarij in the area. The sacrifices of these courageous soldiers highlight Pakistan’s continued commitment to eradicating terrorism and securing the region.
