Six Indian-Backed Terrorists Killed and Two Brave Soldiers Martyred During Intelligence-Based Operation in Dera Ismail Khan; ISPR Affirms Nation’s Unwavering Resolve Against Terrorism
RAWALPINDI : In a thorough intelligence-based operation, security forces have successfully eliminated six Indian-backed terrorists and in the process two courageous soldiers sacrificed their lives during an intense battle of bullets in the Zarkani (Zarkand) area of Dera Ismail Khan.
The terrorists were foiled by security forces who, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), promptly stopped six khawarij and intercepted a significant quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives from their hands using actionable intelligence.
Here are some of the more significant elements of the DI Khan Operation and from the ISPR Statement:
Valiant Personnel — Martyrdom in the intense battle to defend the motherland, two soldiers gave up their lives. The martyrs were identified as Naik Ghulam Murtaza (36) from Gujrat and Sepoy Tauseef Ahmed (30) from Talagang.
Terrist Record: The slain khawarij were revealed to have been actively engaged in many acts of terror, target killings and the killing of innocent civilians throughout the region.
The military’s media arm, the ISPR, has paid glowing tributes to the valiant martyrs, saying their sacrifice has further bolstered the country’s determination to protect it. ISPR reiterated that security and law enforcement agencies will persist in their comprehensive effort to uproot the dangers of foreign-backed terrorism from Pakistan in all corners.
Meanwhile, there are ongoing operations in Balochistan under the Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-3 that have led to the elimination of a high-profile commander of the Fitna al-Khawarij, Adil Shah alias Darwesh, believed to be involved in the management of the group’s funds since 2024 and was sought by the police in 19 terrorism cases.