ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (NNN-APP) – Four soldiers of the Pakistani army and two terrorists were killed, in two separate clashes between security forces and insurgents, in Pakistan’s north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an army statement said, yesterday.
In one of the operations, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the tribal district of North Waziristan, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, in the statement.
One terrorist was apprehended, along with weapons and ammunition, and during an intense exchange of fire, four soldiers were killed, the statement added.
In another operation in Tank district of the province, security forces killed two terrorists.
“Weapons and ammunition were recovered. These terrorists were involved in terrorist activities against security forces, target killing and kidnapping for ransom,” the statement added.
Prime Minister, Imran Khan, expressed sorrow over the killing of the four soldiers, according to a statement, released by the Prime Minister’s Office, yesterday.
Paying tribute to the valour of the soldiers, he said, the Pakistani military is doing a remarkable job to eradicate militancy, and the whole nation stands with the army in this cause.– NNN-APP
