Dera Ismail Khan: Security forces have successfully neutralized six militants in an intelligence-based operation in the Dera Ismail Khan district. The militants, identified as members of the Indian proxy group Fitna al-Khwarij, were targeted in the Zarkani area, according to a press release.
According to Radio Pakistan, the operation led to the recovery of weapons and ammunition from the militants, who were involved in numerous attacks against security forces and civilians. The press release from ISPR highlighted the meticulous nature of the operation but noted the loss of two soldiers, Naik Ghulam Murtaza and Sepoy Taseer Ahmed, who died during the exchange of fire.
The operation is part of the ongoing Counter Terrorism campaign, “Azm-e-Istehkam,” which aims to eliminate terrorism in the region. A sanitization operation is underway to ensure no further presence of militants in the area. The campaign reflects the security forces’ commitment to protecting the nation.