Rawalpindi: 6 Khawarij were killed while 12 jawans were martyred in an exchange of fire with terrorists trying to attack a check post in Bannu.
According to the Public Relations Department of the Pakistan Army (ISPR), on November 19, Khawarij tried to attack a joint check post in Malikhel area of Bannu district, during which 6 Khawarij perished in the exchange of fire.
Due to the effective resistance of the security forces, the Khawarij could not enter the check post, whereupon they rammed a vehicle full of ammunition against the outer wall of the check post. As a result of the suicide blast, a part of the wall collapsed and the surrounding infrastructure was also affected.
12 Bahadur Spots were martyred in the suicide blast, including 10 security forces personnel and 2 Frontier Constabulary personnel.
According to the spokesperson of Pakistan Army, the clearance operation is going on in the area and those responsible for this heinous act will be brought to justice. Pakistan’s security forces and law enforcement agencies are committed to eradicating terrorism. These sacrifices of our brave men strengthen our resolve.
The nation salutes those who sacrificed themselves for the motherland, the President of the State
President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed regret over the martyrdom of 12 youths in the attack by Khawarji terrorists in Bannu. He paid homage to the soldiers of Pakistan Army for sacrificing their lives in the defense of the country.
Asif Ali Zardari said that the entire nation salutes those who sacrificed their lives for the safety of the motherland. The President reiterated his commitment to the complete elimination of the scourge of terrorism and prayed for the martyrdom of the youths. The President expressed his condolences to the families of the martyrs and prayed for patience for them.
Those who lay down their lives for the country are the heroes of the nation, Home Minister
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has strongly condemned the attack by Khawarji terrorists on the check post of security forces in Bannu area. He has expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the martyrs while paying homage to the 12 martyred youths.
He said that the brave children of the country sacrificed their lives and foiled the nefarious intentions of the terrorists and sent 6 terrorists to hell. The soldiers of Pakistan Army who laid down their lives for the peace of the country are the heroes of the nation.
Mohsin Naqvi said that the great sacrifices of the brave soldiers of the security forces will be remembered forever. The nation will always be indebted to the martyrs. There is no precedent for Pakistan’s unparalleled sacrifices in the war against terrorism. We stand with the families of the martyrs and will always stand by them.
Young men who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country
44-year-old Subedar Imran Ahmad Farooqi, who was martyred in the attack of Khawarji terrorists in Bannu, belongs to Gujranwala district. He performed the duty of defending the country while staying in the Pakistan Army for 25 years. Subedar Imran Ahmed Farooqui has left his wife, son and daughter among the mourners.
29-year-old Havaldar Muhammad Javed Iqbal Shaheed belongs to Sargodha district. He performed the duty of defending the country while staying in the Pakistan Army for 14 years. He is survived by his wife, 4 sons and a daughter.
34-year-old Naik Tahamas Ahmad Shaheed belongs to Abbottabad district. He spent 15 years in the Pakistan Army. The bereaved of Naik Tahamas Ahmed Shaheed include parents, wife and a daughter.
39-year-old Naik Basit Farid Shaheed belongs to Haripur district. He performed the sacred duty of defending the country for 17 years. The mourners of Naik Basit Farid Shaheed include father, wife and son.
33-year-old soldier Safdar Ali Shaheed belongs to Barkhan district. Sepoy Safdar Ali Shaheed spent 13 years in Pakistan Army. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter.
32-year-old soldier Asad Bashir Shaheed belongs to Kohlu district. Sepoy Asad Bashir Shaheed defended the country for 13 years. He is survived by his parents and wife.
38-year-old Sepoy Ejaz Hussain Shaheed belongs to Dera Ghazi Khan district. Sepoy Ejaz Hussain Shaheed spent 13 years in Pakistan Army. He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters and a son.
23-year-old soldier Atif Khan Shaheed belongs to Mianwali district. He spent a year in the Pakistan Army. Sepoy Atif Khan Shaheed’s parents are among the mourners.
30-year-old soldier Amanullah Shaheed belongs to Karak district. He defended the country for 8 years. The mourners of Sepoy Amanullah Shaheed include his wife, 3 sons and a daughter.
22-year-old Sepoy Shah Zaman Shaheed belongs to Lower Dir district. He spent a year in the Pakistan Army. Sepoy Shah Zaman Shaheed’s parents are among the mo
