Six terrorists, including a high-value target named Hazrat Zaman, alias Khawarey Mullah were killed by security forces in an operation in the general area of Gharyoum in North Waziristan district.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the ringleader was actively involved in multiple terrorist activities in the area and was highly wanted by the law enforcement agencies.
However, three military personnel, including Lance Naik Tabbasum UI Haq, Sepoy Naeem Akhtar, and Sepoy Abdul Hameed, also embraced shahadat while fighting gallantly against terrorists.
In another operation in the general area of Asman Manza in South Waziristan District, Sepoy Farman Ali also embraced shahadat in the line of duty.
Sanitization is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.
In a statement, the ISPR said that security forces are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country, and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
