6 militants killed in South Waziristan clash

RAWALPINDI: Six militants were killed during a fierce firefight between security forces and militants in South Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Monday, the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Tuesday.

According to ISPR, six militants were killed in a gunfire exchange with the security troops in South Waziristan.

The clash also resulted in the deaths of four soldiers: Havildar Nisar Hussain, Naik Rashid Gul, Naik Irfan Ullah Khan, and Sepoy Usman Rafaqat.

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Hussain and Gul, both 34, were from Kurram Agency in KP. Meanwhile, Khan, 30, was from Lakki Marwat, and Rafaqat, 21, hailed from Haripur.

The security forces launched an operation to remove any remaining militants in the area.

The effort underscores the military’s ongoing commitment to counterterrorism and regional stability. The soldiers’ sacrifices reflect their dedication to the mission.