Soldier martyred, 4 terrorists killed during North Waziristan IBO operation

According to a statement of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), at least four terrorists have been killed while one soldier has embraced martyrdom in secrete operation of security forces in North Waziristan near Kaitu River, North West of Spinwam.

The ISPR stated that that as soon as the troops raided the hideout, terrorists opened fire to flee from the area. "An intense exchange of fire took place when security forces launched an attack on a terrorist hideout near Kaitu River," it added.

As soon as the troops cordoned the area, terrorists opened fire to distract them and flee from the site. All terrorists, however, were gunned down by security forces during the operation.

The security officers retaliated the firing and killed four terrorists. As a result, Sepoy Sadam, 27, who was a resident of Karak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), lost his life while bravely fighting for the country. Meanwhile, two other Pakistani soldiers sustained injuries.