Security forces killed eight Khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij in an effective engagement in Hangu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, today [Sunday].

According to ISPR, during the intense exchange of fire between the security forces convoy and Khawarij, two brave officers, Captain Abuzar Farooq and Lieutenant Sheraz Babar, who were leading their troops from the front, fought gallantly and embraced Shahadat along with their four men.

A sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area, as the relentless counter-terrorism campaign under the vision "Azm-e-Istehkam" continues to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

These sacrifices of our brave soldiers further reinforce our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nation at all costs.