Tirah Valley, Khyber District: An exchange of fire between Pakistan Security Forces and insurgents in the Tirah Valley of Khyber District on August 9, 2024, resulted in the deaths of four insurgents and three Pakistani soldiers.
According to Inter Services Public Relations, the firefight occurred at three different locations within the valley, where security forces engaged effectively, leading to the insurgents’ fatalities. The operation also saw the tragic loss of three soldiers: Havildar Inam Gul, Sepoy Muhammad Imran, and Sepoy Iltaf Khan, who were killed during the intense exchange. These soldiers, hailed from the districts of Mianwali, Tank, and Mardan respectively, and were commended for their bravery in combat.
The ongoing sanitization operation aims to clear the area of remaining insurgent elements, as part of a broader effort by Pakistani forces to eradicate terrorism within the region. The sacrifices of the soldiers have been highlighted as strengthening the resolve of the security forces in their anti-terrorism campaign.