Four soldiers embraced martyrdom while the security men killed six terrorists in a firefight in South Waziristan district, ISPR said.
The military media wing stated: “On night 12/ 13 August 2024, a fire exchange took place between the Security Forces and Khwarij in South Waziristan District.
"Resultantly, six Khwarij were sent to hell due to effective engagement by own troops.”
The martyred soldiers are 34-year-old Havildar Nisar Hussain from Kurram, 34-year-old Naik Rashid Gul from Kurram, 30-year-old Naik Irfanullah Khan from Lakki and 21-year-old Sepoy Usman Rafaqat from Haripur.
The ISPR added sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharjis. “The security forces are determined to wipe out terrorism and such sacrifices strengthen our resolve,” it added.