“On 6 November 2024, fire exchange took place between the Security Forces and Khwarij in general area Karama, South Waziristan District,” the ISPR said in a statement on Thursday. “Resultantly, five Khwarij were sent to hell due to effective engagement by own troops.”

“However, during the intense fire exchange, four brave sons of soil, Naib Subedar Taib Shah (age: 38 years, resident of District Tank), Lance Naik Gulab Zaman (age: 30 years, resident of District Karak), Lance Naik Muzammil Mehmood (age: 30 years, resident of District Karak) and Lance Naik Habibullah (age: 28 years, resident of District Orakzai), having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat,” the military’s media affairs wing said.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area as Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve, the statement concluded.