By our correspondent
PESHAWAR: Security forces on Saturday killed eight terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Zarmilan area in South Waziristan district, Military’s media affairs wing said
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against the security forces and civilians.
“However, during an intense exchange of fire, 25-year-old Lance Naik Shoaib Ali, a resident of Parachinar in Kurram district, and 22-year-old Sepoy Rafi Ullah, a resident of Lakki Marwat district — embraced martyrdom after having “fought gallantly”.the ISPR said
The ISPR said that weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists.
The military’s media wing added that sanitisation of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.
“Security forces of Pakistan remain determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” it added.
