“A Pakistani soldier was killed and eight terrorists were eliminated during an overnight raid at a militant hideout in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province,” the army has mentioned.

According to an announcement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on April 5, an intense trade of fireplace occurred between the safety personnel and terrorists through the intelligence-based operation (IBO) within the Shinwarsak space of South Waziristan district, which additionally left one soldier lifeless, the Dawn newspaper reported on April 6.

“Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and eight terrorists, including terrorist commander Jan Muhammad alias Chargh, were sent to hell,” the assertion mentioned.

“Weapons and ammunition were seized from the slain terrorists, who have remained actively involved in terror activities against security forces and the killing of innocent citizens,” it mentioned.

“Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the assertion added.

The army has not but recognized the militant group to which the slain terrorists belonged. Pakistan’s authorities has stepped up its offensive in opposition to militants following a spike in terror assaults.

According to the Express Tribune newspaper, a minimum of 1,960 operations have been carried out within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, out of which 1,516 have been area-domination operations, 301 have been intelligence-based operations, and 143 have been area-sanitisation operations.