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