6 terrorists killed, 4 soldiers martyred in Waziristan encounters: ISPR

6 terrorists killed, 4 soldiers martyred in Waziristan encounters: ISPR

Rawalpindi (Web Desk): The security forces killed six terrorist while four soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom martyrdom during two encounters with terrorists in North and South Waziristan districts, the military's media wing said in on Thursday.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), six terrorists including a high value target named Hazrat Zaman alias Khawarey Mullah were killed by the security forces in an operation at general area of Gharyoum in North Waziristan district.

The statement added that 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," the ISPR said.

In another operation at general area of Asman Manza in South Waziristan District, Sepoy Farman Ali also embraced shahadat in the line of duty.

The military's media wing said that sanitization is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.

"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," the ISPR said.