Army jawan martyred, terrorist killed in South Waziristan operation

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – An Army jawan was martyred while a terrorist was killed in an operation by security forces in South Waziristan.

According to a press release issued by ISPR on Friday, Pakistan Army military post in Sararogha, South Waziristan District detected a suspicious move of 3-4 terrorists in the late hours of August 12. A Quick Reaction Force (QRF) was immediately dispatched to challenge the terrorists; however, the troops were fired upon.

Due to an effective response, one terrorist was killed and another injured and arrested. During an intense exchange of fire, Naik Zia-ud-Din of Mardan, part of leading troops, got critically injured and embraced martyred.

The apprehended terrorist later revealed that they had planned to conduct a fire raid on a military post.

The Pakistan Army is determined to eliminating the menace of terrorism. Sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.