A Pakistan Army major was martyred while five terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday.
In a statement, the military’s media wing said that the IBO was conducted in Khar area on the reported presence of terrorists belonging to India proxy Fitna al-Khawarij.
During the operation, security forces killed five terrorists due to effective engagement, the ISPR stated.
“However, during the intense fire exchange, Major Adeel Zaman (age: 36 years, resident of Dera Ismail Khan District), a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front, having fought gallantly, rendered the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat,” it added.
This is a developing story and is being updated with further details.
