A Pakistan Army officer was killed in action during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Razmak region of North Waziristan, as reported by the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on Saturday.
The security forces also neutralized five militants amid intense gunfire.
According to ISPR, the operation was initiated following credible intelligence regarding the presence of Indian-supported Fitna al-Khawarij.
The ISPR indicated that security forces effectively targeted the militants’ hideouts, leading to the death of five suspected militants.
During the operation, Major Hafiz Ehsan Elahi, aged 34 and hailing from Mianwali district, was martyred while commanding his troops, as stated by the military.
The ISPR noted that the officer displayed exceptional bravery before sacrificing his life.
The military further mentioned that clearance operations in the region would persist until all militants are eradicated.
In a related development, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab has apprehended 54 suspected terrorists, including five alleged operatives associated with India’s intelligence agency RAW, during intelligence-driven operations conducted throughout the province over the last two months.
A CTD spokesperson reported that 419 operations were executed across various districts, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Jhelum, Pakpattan, Gujranwala, Sahiwal, and Okara.
The spokesperson added that explosive materials, 12 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 42 detonators, 98 feet of safety fuse wire, prohibited stickers, books, and cash were seized from the detained suspects.