Peshawar, Nov 6: A Pakistan Army officer and three soldiers were killed during an intense exchange of fire with militants in the Tirah area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber district, the army said on Monday.
Lt. Col Muhammad Hassan Haider and three soldiers were killed during an intelligence-base operation that resulted in heavy exchange of fire, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army – said in a statement.
During the operation, Pakistan Army troops led by Lt Colonel Haider effectively “engaged the terrorists’ location”. As a result of which three terrorists were gunned down while three others were injured, the statement said.
“Sanitisation operation is being carried out to eliminate any 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,” it added.
Interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar expressed deep sorrow and grief over the killing of the army officer and three soldiers.
He vowed to continue the war against terrorism until it was completely eradicated from the country. (PTI)
