Five terrorists killed, soldier martyred in North Waziristan 

RAWALPNDI, Feb 20 (SABAH): Five terrorists have been killed and a soldier was martyred after security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in North Waziristan.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) security forces conducted the IBO on the reported presence of terrorists. Five terrorists were killed during “intense exchange of fire”, the statement said,

The ISPR identified four of the terrorists as Habib Nawaz, Waheedullah, Abdur Rehman and Muhammadullah. “Identification of [the] fifth terrorist is in progress,” the ISPR said.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the terrorists, including sub-machine guns, hands grenades and a large quantity of multiple calibre rounds.

“The killed terrorists were involved in terrorist activities against security forces, target killing and kidnapping for ransom,” the ISPR said.

The military also identified the martyred soldier as 28-year-old Sepoy Shabbir Ahmed, a resident of Quetta. Ahmed having fought gallantly and inflicting casualties upon the terrorists, embraced shahadat during the intense fire fight.”

The statement says that the Pakistan Army was determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism “and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve”