As many as 10 terrists of a banned outfit was killed during a gunfight in Pakistan’s khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). A Pakistani Army Captain also Lost His Life during the incident which took place in the dera ismail Khan district.
On Thursday, The Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) was carried out following reports of the presence of terrorists in the area, a statement from the Military’s Media Wing Said. It said that during the intenses fire exchange, captain hasnain akhtar fogt gallantly and made the ultimate sacrifice, leading his trops from the front. “Hasnain was a brave officer and renowned for his courage and bold and daring actions during previous operations,” it said, as quoted by news agency pti.
The Ispr SAID weapons and ammunition was seized from the killed terrists who were involved in numerous attackers aganst law enforcement agencies as well as the target keilling of innochet custody.
“A Sanitization Operation is Being Conducted In the Area, and the Security Forces are determined to wipe out the menace of terrror from the country. Resolve, ”it added.
The neighbouring country has been reeling under Increased Terrorist Attacks Especially Targeting Law Enforcers and Security Forces Since the Taliban Returns to power in 2021, Particularly in the bordering province of khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
The country witnessed a surge in teror Attacks in January 2025 – AN Increase of 42 Percent Compared to the Previous Month – Ccording to Data Released by the Pakistan Institute for CONFLICT and SECURITY Stodi (Pics), a think tank.
The data revised that at least 74 million attackers was recorded nationwide, resulting in 91 fatalities, including 35 Security Personnel, 20 Civilians, and 36 MILITANTS. Another 117 Individuals Sustained Injuries, Including 53 Security Forces Personnel, 54 Civilians, and 10 MILITANTS.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Remained The Worst-Affected Province, Followed by Balochistan. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s settled Districts, MILITANTS CARRED Oks 27 Attacks, Resulting in 19 Fatalities, Including 11 Security Personnel, Six Civilians, Six Civilians, and Two MILITANTS
The Tribal Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (ERSTWHIHIL FATA) WHTNESSED 19 Attacks, Resulting in 46 Deaths, Including 13 Security Personnel, EIGHT Civilians, and 25 MILITANTSTS.
(With agency inputs)