Nineteen Indian-backed militants were killed and 11 Pakistan soldiers including two officers were martyred during Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Orakzai, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, VOS News reported on Wednesday, quoting Inter-Services Public Relations Wing.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Orakzai, targeting the Indian-sponsored proxy network “Khawarij.”
During an intense exchange of fire, 19 Indian-backed terrorists were killed, while Lieutenant Colonel Junaid Tariq embraced martyrdom along with Major Tayyab Rahat and nine other brave soldiers, ISPR confirmed.