Two terrorists killed during operation in North Waziristan: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The security forces have conducted an operation in North Waziristan on a tip-off regarding the presence of terrorists in Zangutai, ARY News quoted the military’s media wing on Monday.

Two terrorists were killed during the exchange of fire, whereas, an officer and a soldier sustained wounds during the operation, Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement.

The terrorists who have been killed in the operation were involved in improvised explosive device (IED) explosions and fire raids against the security forces, it added.

READ: SOLDIER MARTYRED, TWO TERRORISTS KILLED IN NORTH WAZIRISTAN IBO: ISPR

Earlier in the day, ISPR said that a Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyrdom after terrorists opened fire on a military post in North Waziristan’s Ghariom.

The martyred serviceman was identified as 37-year-old Naik Ghulam Mustafa who was a resident of Muzaffarabad, the military’s media wing said.

A search operation was launched in the area to eliminate terrorists, the ISPR said.