Three terrorists killed, soldiers martyred in DI Khan check post attack

Three terrorists have been killed by security forces while three Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred after an attack on a police check post in Dera Ismail Khan, ARY News quoted ISPR on Tuesday.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the terrorists opened fire on a police check post in DI Khan’s Khutti area on the night of March 20-21.

Following the attack, security forces immediately cordoned the area, blocking all possible escape routes. The fleeing terrorists were intercepted in the Saggu area of the DI Khan district.

After an intense exchange of fire, three terrorists were killed by the security forces. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the possession of the killed terrorists.

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During an intense exchange of fire, three Pakistan Army soldiers having fought gallantly embraced martyrdom.

The martyred soldiers include Havaldar Muhammad Azhar Iqbal (age 42 years, resident of Lodhran), Naik Muhammad Asad (age 34 years, resident of Khanewal) and Sepoy Muhammad Essa (age 22 years, resident of South Waziristan) having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat.

The military’s media wing said that the sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area. It added, “Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.”