Islamabad – A soldier was martyred and 15 terrorists were killed during an operation in Balochistan’s Zhob district, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.
According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Sambazar area of the district and engaged the terrorists at their location, neutralizing 15 terrorists.
“However, during [an] In the fierce exchange of fire, Sepoy Arifur Rehman (32 years old; resident of Mansehra district) fought bravely, paid the ultimate sacrifice and accepted martyrdom,” the statement read.
A large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the slain terrorists, the statement said, adding that clearance operations were underway to neutralize other terrorists in the area.
“Pakistan security forces, in step with the country, remain determined to rid the country of the menace of terrorism, and the sacrifices of our brave soldiers have further strengthened our resolve,” the statement added.
In July, the government, through a formal notification, designated the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as Fitna Khawarijwhile requiring all institutions to use the term Karigi (The Abandoned) in reference to the perpetrators of terror attacks in Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their professionalism in killing 15 terrorists.
In a post on X, the state broadcaster quoted the prime minister as saying he also paid tribute to Lehman’s life lost in action. public television.
Prime Minister Shehbaz said that we will continue to fight against terrorism until terrorism is completely eradicated from the country.
“Security force officers and soldiers fight day and night to defend the motherland,” he said. “The entire country, including me, is proud of the dedicated officers and security officials.”
“The entire country, including me, stands with the security forces in this war on terror.”
The country has recently seen a sharp increase in the number of attacks against security forces, other law enforcement agencies and security checkpoints, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber provinces.
On November 22, security forces killed seven terrorists during operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In early November, security forces killed four terrorists, including a “high-value target” in a firefight in Balochistan’s Keh district. On the same day, security forces killed eight terrorists in another operation in Miranshah district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
