Security forces killed six terrorists while two soldiers were martyred during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Dera Ismail Khan district, the military's media wing said. The operation was conducted in the general area of Zarkani on October 24 following reports about the presence of terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy, Fitna Al Khwarij, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
"Owing to meticulous conduct of the operation by security forces, six Indian-sponsored khwarij were sent to hell," the ISPR said. However, an intense exchange of fire also resulted in the martyrdom of 36-year-old Naik Ghulam Murtaza, a resident of Gujrat district, and 30-year-old Sepoy Taseer Ahmed, a resident of Talagang district.
The ISPR stated that the two soldiers fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifices and embraced shahadat. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the slain terrorists, according to the military's media wing.
It added that the terrorists had been actively involved in numerous attacks against security forces and law enforcement agencies, as well as the killing of civilians. A sanitisation operation was underway to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area, the statement further said.
The ISPR stated that the counterterrorism campaign under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision, as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, would continue at full pace to eliminate foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism. "Such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further reinforce our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nation at all costs," it concluded.