A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred while 15 terrorists were killed during an intelligence based operation in general area Sambaza of Balochistan's Zhob district, said the military's media wing on Tuesday.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the security forces directed an IBO on December 10 during which own crowds efficiently involved the terrorists' location.
A large quantity of weapons, shells and explosives were also recovered from the killed Khawarij," said the statement.
However, it added, Sep Arif ur Rehman (age 32 years; resident of Mansehra District) embraced martyrdom after fighting gallantly during the intense exchange of fire.
"Sanitisation operation is being conducted to neutralize any other Kharji present in the area," said the ISPR.
It said that the security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain resolute to wipe out the threat of terrorism from the country and sacrifices of the brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
