Major Mian Abdullah Shah embraces Shahadat in result of heavy exchange of fire with terrorists in general area Shakhas, Khyber District: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, July 06 (SABAH): On night 05/06 July 23, Security Forces conducted an Intelligence based operation on reported presence of terrorists, in general area Shakhas, Khyber District.

According to a statement issued by ISPR, while establishment of blocking positions to cut the escape routes of terrorists was underway, a party of terrorists was spotted by Major Abdullah who was leading the operation from the front.

As a result of heavy exchange of fire, the brave son of the nation Major Mian Abdullah Shah (age 33 years, resident of Kohat) having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat.

Three terrorists and their facilitators were apprehended. Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate the terrorists present in the area.

Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our soldiers further strengthen our resolve.