The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated the incident resulted in the killing of three terrorists including terrorist commander Musa Khan.
“However, during an intense exchange of fire, Naib Subedar Taj Mir, 40, resident of District Nowshera, Havaldar Zakir Ahmed, 38, resident of District Abbottabad and Sepoy Abid Hussain, 29, resident of District DI Khan having fought gallantly embraced martyrdom,” the ISPR added.
In another attack by terrorists in the area, a motorcycle-borne suicide bomber As a result, four terrorists were killed by security forces, and weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists.
The military furthered that security forces while fighting gallantly, repulsed three attacks by terrorists on different locations within a span of short time in the district.
It added that sanitisation of the areas is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.
“Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the press release stated.
Earlier this week, two Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom during an exchange of fire with terrorists in Tirah Valley, Khyber District.
According to the military's media wing, the exchange took place between troops and terrorists and resulted in the killing of two militants.
On April 25, the director-general of the ISPR lauded the security forces for their counter-terrorism efforts in his maiden press conference in Islamabad.
Maj-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry had also paid tribute to the 137 officers and men who were martyred and 117 officers and men who were injured during operations since January.
“The entire nation pays tribute to these brave sons and their families, who sacrificed their precious lives for the peace and security of the country,” he had said.
“No one should doubt the resolve, commitment and capabilities of the Pakistan Army, law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) and intelligence agencies to eradicate terrorism,” he had added. “Our successful war against terrorism will continue till the end of the last terrorist.
