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25 terrorists killed, four soldiers martyred in Tirah Valley: ISPR
- Web Desk
- Aug 27, 2024
ISLAMABAD: At least 25 terrorists were killed and four soldiers martyred during intelligence-based operations in Tirah Valley of Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted extensive intelligence-based operations against “Fitnah-ul-Khawarij”, the so-called Lashkar-e-Islam and Jamaat-ul-Ahrar in the Tirah area of Khyber district, resulting in heavy losses to “Fitnah-ul-Khawarij” and its supporters.
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During these daring and successful IBOs since August, security forces have so far successfully killed 25 Khawarij, including their leader Abu Zar alias Saddam, while 11 Khawarij were injured in the operations.
The ISPR has said that during the operations, four soldiers fought bravely and laid down their lives for the defence of the motherland and embraced martyrdom.
“The heavy loss inflicted on Fitnah al-Khawarij in these operations is proof of the determination of the security forces and their pledge to eradicate terrorism,” the ISPR said.