Sepoy martyred, 5 terrorists killed in exchange of fire near Pak-Afghan border

Sepoy martyred, 5 terrorists killed in exchange of fire near Pak-Afghan border

Rawalpindi (Staff Report): A Pakistan Army sepoy was martyred and five terrorists were reportedly killed when they opened fire on Pak army posts at the Pak-Afghan border the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.

“Exploiting absence of any control in Afghan border areas, terrorists fired on newly established Pakistan posts in Rajgal valley in Khyber Agency at multiple places,” said a press release issued by the Army’s media wing.

Five terrorists were reportedly killed and four injured during exchange of fire while Sepoy Muhammad Ilyas was martyred, according to ISPR.

The ISPR in August had announced the conclusion of Khyber-4 operation in the agency which included clearing the areas on the Pakistani side of the border.