RAWALPINDI: Sixteen soldiers embraced martyrdom and eight terrorists killed when Fitnat-ul-Khawarij attacked a security check post in South Waziristan, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.
The military’s media wing said: “On night 20-21 December 2024, a group of Khwarij attempted to attack a security forces check post in general area Makeen, South Waziristan district.”
ISPR further said that “the attempt was effectively thwarted by own troops and in ensuing fire exchange, eight khwarij were sent to hell. However, during intense fire exchange, Sixteen brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly embraced Shahadat.”
Sanitization operation is being conducted in the area and the perpetrators of the heinous act will be brought to justice. Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve.