NEW DELHI: Two soldiers from the Pakistan Army were killed on Saturday during an intelligence-based operation in restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The mission, carried out in Buner district, led to the killing of a wanted terrorist named Saleem, also known as ‘Rabbani‘.
The operation, based on intelligence reports, resulted in the elimination of Rabbani, who had a bounty of Rs 5 million on his head, for his involvement in various terrorist activities, extortion, and target killings.
Additionally, two other militants were injured in the exchange of fire. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the incident and highlighted the determination of the security forces to combat terrorism.
The statement mentioned that Pakistan has experienced a rise in terrorist incidents, with KP and Balochistan being the most affected regions. These areas accounted for a significant percentage of terrorist attacks and security operations in the first quarter of 2024.
The operation, based on intelligence reports, resulted in the elimination of Rabbani, who had a bounty of Rs 5 million on his head, for his involvement in various terrorist activities, extortion, and target killings.
Additionally, two other militants were injured in the exchange of fire. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the incident and highlighted the determination of the security forces to combat terrorism.
The statement mentioned that Pakistan has experienced a rise in terrorist incidents, with KP and Balochistan being the most affected regions. These areas accounted for a significant percentage of terrorist attacks and security operations in the first quarter of 2024.