RAWALPINDI: At least 8 terrorists and two personnel of security forces were killed in separate exchange of fires in Darmu Drab Pass in Khyber Agency and Challas area of Gilgit-Baltistan.
According to ISPR press release issued on Thursday, some terrorists attempted to attack with weapon at security forces check post on late Wednesday night. Troops valiantly responded and foiled terrorists’ attempt, killing five terrorists on the spot. Dead bodies in custody of security forces were handed over to Pol Adm.
Meanwhile, three wanted terrorists were killed by security forces in a successful IBO in Tarel valley in village Gayyal near Challas in Gilgit Baltistan on Thursday.
The killed terrorists were involved in attacks on civil transports, tourists and security forces on KKH. Two security forces personnel also martyred in exchange of fire during operation. Cordon off and search operation in the area was underway.
INP