ISLAMABAD: Twelve terrorists were killed and 6 security personnel were martyred in a clashes between security forces and terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a statement from the military said on Friday.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media affairs wing of the Pakistan Army, the clashes were occurred North and South Waziristan districts of the province on Thursday and Friday, respectively.
On 19 September, movement of group of seven terrorists, trying to infiltrate Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by security forces in general area Spinwam, North Waziristan District. The infiltrators were surrounded, effectively engaged and after an intense fire exchange, all seven khwarij were sent to hell. A large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered.
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In a second incident in general area Ladha, South Waziristan District, a group of khwarij attacked a security forces’ post. Own troops fought bravely, foiling the attempts of intrusion and killed five Khwarij. However, during intense exchange of fire, six brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat.
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Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji present in the area, as security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthens our resolve.
