ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Army soldier, identified as Sepoy Abdul Jabbar, was martyred as the military targeted terrorists’ hideouts in the Rajgal Valley area of Khyber Agency. At least 13 militants were killed and six others were injured, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Thursday.
The raid was conducted as part of Operation Khyber 4, launched under Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad (RuF), to specifically clear areas in FATA that are susceptible to threats from the Islamic State (IS).
Meanwhile, Peshawar Corps Commander Lt General Nazir Butt visited Rajgal valley. IGFC (N) Maj Gen Shaheen Mazhar Mahmood, commander for operation Khyber 4, updated Butt on the progress.
Published in Daily Times, July 21st, 2017.
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