Feb 20, 2022: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday that five terrorists were killed and a soldier was martyred during an intelligence-led operation by security forces in North Waziristan.

According to the army’s media wing, security forces launched the operation after receiving information about the presence of terrorists in the area. During the operation, a “fierce exchange of fire” took place between the security forces and the terrorists, killing the miscreants.

Four of the five terrorists have been identified as Habib Nawaz, Waheedullah, Abdul Rehman and Muhammadullah. Meanwhile, according to ISPR, the process of identifying the fifth terrorist is underway.

The statement from ISPR read, “Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the hideout of the killed terrorists which include submachine guns, hand grenades and a large number of multiple calibre rounds.”

“Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” said the ISPR.

It added that the slain terrorists were involved in terrorist activities against the security forces, targeted killings and kidnappings for ransom. On the other hand, the martyred soldier has been identified as 28-year-old soldier Shabir Ahmed, a resident of Quetta.

The ISPR said the soldier “fought valiantly” and inflicted heavy casualties on the terrorists during the exchange of fire.

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