Soldier martyred, 15 terrorists killed in Balochistan

Soldier Arifur Rehman embrace martyrdom, while 15 terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation in the Sambaza area of Zhob district, ISPR said Tuesday.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the martyred soldier was identified as Sepoy Arifur Rehman.

The operation was conducted on the reported presence of terrorists belonging to the banned Fitnal Khawarij.

The military’s media wing added that a “significant amount” of weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from the slain militants.

“A sanitization operation was conducted in the area to eliminate any potential remaining militants. Security forces remain committed to eradicating the scourge of terrorism alongside the nation and the sacrifices of these brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” it said.