23 soldiers martyred in DI Khan attack: ISPR

Rawalpindi: In the early hours of December 12, 2023, a group of six terrorists attacked a security forces post in Daraban district of Dera Ismail Khan, leaving at least 23 soldiers martyred, ISPR said in a statement on Tuesday.
The attempt to infiltrate the post was effectively thwarted, forcing the terrorists to ram a vehicle loaded with explosives into the post, followed by a suicide bomb attack. “The resulting explosion caused buildings to collapse and several people were killed. 23 brave soldiers accepted Shahadat (martyrdom) and all six terrorists were effectively dealt with and sent to hell. ”

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According to ISPR, activities increased in Khyber Pakhtankhwa district on December 11-12 and a total of 27 terrorists were sent to hell in various operations. “An intelligence operation was carried out in Dalajinda area as the presence of terrorists was reported. “During the operation, terrorist hideouts were destroyed and 17 terrorists were sent to hell,”.
The statement added that the military effectively controlled the location of the terrorists, resulting in four terrorists being “sent to hell” in a separate intelligence operation in the General Krachi area of ​​the district. “But after a fierce gunfight, two brave sons of the earth embraced Shahadat after fighting valiantly,” it added. According to ISPR, the slain terrorists were actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces as well as killing innocent civilians.
“Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also seized during the operation.” Pakistan security forces are determined to eliminate terrorist menace from the country and sanitary operations are being carried out to eliminate all other terrorists present in the region, Pakistan security forces are determined to eliminate the terrorist menace from the country and our brave soldiers Their sacrifices further strengthen.