Rawalpindi, 29 September 2023: On 28 September 2023, at 1745 hours, own security forces thwarted an attempt of TTP terrorists to infiltrate from Afghanistan into Pakistan near Sambaza in Dist Zhob close to Pak-Afghan border.
In the ensuing operation, Havildar Sattar, Lance Naik Sher Azam, Lance Naik Adnan and Sepoy Nadeem fought valiantly and embraced shahadat.
During fire exchange, 3 terrorists were also sent to hell and few got injured.
Security Forces of Pakistan will continue to thwart efforts of the enemies of peace and prosperity in the country.
ISPR
On night 28 / 29 September 2023, two engagements took place between security forces and the terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
An intelligence based operation was conducted in general area Katalang, Mardan District, which resulted in killing of a high value target, terrorist ring leader Faisal. The killed terrorist was actively involved in numerous terrorist activities and was highly wanted by law enforcement agencies. Weapon and ammunition was also recovered from the killed terrorist.
In another encounter with terrorists in general area Parachinar, Kurram District, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location. However, Lance Naik Ghairat Khan (age 33 years, resident of Kurram District), having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat.
Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
“COLLATERAL DAMAGE” / KPK to Balochistan to Sindh – Deaths of Pakistanis – by – Deadly Blasts of Terrorism and In Intelligence Based Operations against Terrorists
