— Army officer, Havaldar embrace martyrdom during operation
RAWALPINDI: Law enforcement agencies on Monday night killed five terrorists in an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in the general area Sambaza in Zhob District. An army officer and a Havaldar embraced martyrdom while fighting against the terrorists.
“On night 8/9 October 2023, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Sambaza, Zhob District, on reported presence of terrorists. During the conduct of operation, terrorists were surrounded and after intense exchange of fire, five terrorists were sent to hell,” says an official handout issued by the army’s media wing, ISPR.
However, in ensuing exchange of fire, Major Syed Ali Raza Shah (Age 31 years, resident of Sargodha District), who was leading the operation from the front, and Havaldar Nisar Ahmed (Age 38 years, resident of Vehari District), having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat.
“Security forces of Pakistan are indebted & proud of our brave men and pay homage to their chivalry and sacrifices for the motherland, which further strengthens our resolve to uproot the menace of terrorism from the country,” the handout said.
Sanitization of the surrounding areas is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.
