A Pakistan Army officer and three soldiers were martyred in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Tirah area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber district, the military’s media affairs wing said on Monday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an IBO in Tirah on the reported presence of terrorists.
During the operation, Pakistan Army troops — led by Lt Col Muhammad Hassan Haider — “effectively engaged the terrorists’ location”. As a result, three militants were “sent to hell” while three others were injured, the ISPR said.
The ISPR said that during an “intense exchange of fire”, 43-year-old Lt Col Haider, 31-year-old Naik Khushdil Khan, 27-year-old Naik Rafique Khan and 33-year-old Lance Naik Abdul Qadir embraced martyrdom.
“Sanitisation operation is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area. Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR said.
Interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar expressed deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of the Pakistan Army officer and three soldiers.
The prime minister said they sacrificed their lives for the security of the country. “The entire nation, including me, is proud of its martyrs,” Kakar said.
He vowed to continue the war against terrorism until it was completely eradicated from the country. “The evil intentions of the enemies of peace will never be allowed to succeed,” he added.
