Bannu: Eight khwarij were sent to hell in two separate operations in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa from Friday last till today.

According to Radio Pakistan, an intelligence-based operation was conducted in the Baka Khel area of Bannu District on the reported presence of khwarij. During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and resultantly killed five militants, while nine khwarij got injured.

However, during the operation, Sepoy Iftikhar Hussain, having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat. In another operation conducted in the Shagai area of Khyber District, three khwarij were sent to hell, while two were apprehended by the security forces.

During the intense fire exchange, Captain Muhammad Zohaib Ud Din, who was leading his troops from the front, fought bravely, paid the ultimate sacrifice, and embraced martyrdom. These khwarij were involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as innocent civilians.

Sanitization operations are being c
onducted to eliminate any other kharji found in the area. The security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.