The Pakistan Army has successfully conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Orakzai district, targeting terrorists linked to the Indian proxy network Fitna al Khwarij. The overnight operation, carried out between October 7 and 8, resulted in the elimination of 19 Indian-sponsored militants, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The ISPR confirmed that the terrorists suffered heavy losses, and their network was severely disrupted in the region. However, during the intense exchange of fire, 11 brave Pakistani soldiers were martyred while fighting valiantly for the nation.
Among the soldiers martyred were Lieutenant Colonel Junaid Arif, aged 39, from Rawalpindi district, and Major Tayyab Rahat, aged 33, also from Rawalpindi. Both officers led their troops with courage and dedication until their last breath.
The ISPR stated, “Lieutenant Colonel Junaid and Major Tayyab displayed exceptional leadership and fought fearlessly, embodying the true spirit of sacrifice.”
In addition to the officers, nine soldiers were also martyred in the line of duty. The soldiers martyred include Naib Subedar Azam Gul (Khyber district), Naik Adil Hussain (Kurram district), Naik Gul Ameer (Tank district), Lance Naik Sher Khan (Mardan district), Lance Naik Talish Faraz (Mansehra district), Lance Naik Irshad Hussain (Kurram district), Sepoy Tufail Khan (Malakand district), Sepoy Aqib Ali (Swabi district), and Sepoy Muhammad Zahid (Tank district).
Following the fierce battle, the security forces launched a sanitisation operation to clear the area of any remaining terrorists. The operation is ongoing, with troops determined to ensure that no remnants of the Fitna al Khwarij network survive.
The ISPR reiterated that the armed forces remain steadfast in their mission to root out terrorism from the country. “Such sacrifices strengthen our resolve to eliminate all forms of terrorism. The enemy’s designs will be defeated, and Pakistan’s sovereignty will be preserved,” the statement read.
The nation continues to honour the soldiers martyred for their bravery and commitment to defending Pakistan’s peace and stability.
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