RAWALPINDI: Five soldiers embraced martyrdom and four terrorists were killed in an intelligence based operation (IBO) conducted in general area Boyya of North Waziristan district. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intense fire exchange took place between Pakistan Army troops and terrorists during operation.

Army troops killed terrorists after effectively engaging them and also recovered weapons and ammunition from them. Terrorists remained actively involved in terror activities against security forces and killing of innocent citizens.

Soldiers, who were martyred while gallantly fighting during intense exchange of fire, included Captain Abdul Wali (26 years, resident of Wana/South Waziristan district), Naib Subedar Nawaz (45 years, resident of Abbottabad), Havaldar Ghulam Ali (34 years, resident of Sargodha), Lance Naik Ilyas (33 years, resident of Mianwali) and Sepoy Zafar Ullah (29 years, resident of Mianwali). Sanitisation of area was being carried out to eliminate any other terrorist found in area. “Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers will not go unpunished,” ISPR said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 06 2022

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