Security forces gunned down five terrorists belonging to India-backed Fitna al-Khwarij in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, while two soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, embraced martyrdom after their convoy was targeted by militants, Inter-Services Public Relations said (Saturday).
The military’s media wing said the operation was carried out on the reported presence of khwarij including a suicide bomber.
It said that during the operation, the khwarij was located and after an intense exchange of fire, five terrorists were killed by the security forces. However, in a desperate move, the Khwarij rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into one of the vehicles in the lead group.
“As a result, Lt Col Shahzada Gul Faraz (43), a resident of District Mansehra and a brave commander known for his daring actions leading his troops from the front, embraced shahadat along with Sepoy Karamat Shah (28), a resident of District Peshawar,” ISPR added.
This is a developing story and will be updated with additional details.
