RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Army sepoy embraced martyrdom and 15 militants, commonly referred to as Khawarij, were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Zhob, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday
According to military media wing, on 10 December 2024, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Sambaza, Zhob District.
During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khawarij location and resultantly 15 Khawarij were killed.
A large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed Khawarij.
However, during intense exchange of fire, Sep Arif ur Rehman (age 32 years; resident of Mansehra District), having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat (Martyrdom).
Sanitization operation is being conducted to neutralize any other Khawarji present in the area.
Security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country and sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
