“Soldier Martyred, 4 Terrorists Killed in Charmang Shootout – Sepoy Muhammad Shoaib Identified”

A soldier was martyred and four terrorists were killed in a shootout in the Charmang area of Bajaur district, according to Inter-services Public Relations (ISPR). The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) and apprehended one terrorist. The area is being sanitized to eliminate any remaining terrorists. The soldier who was martyred has been identified as Sepoy Muhammad Shoaib. Pakistan has experienced a rise in terrorist activities, particularly in the northwestern provinces. The resurgence of militancy is linked to the return of Taliban rule in Afghanistan and cross-border militancy. Web Desk reported

• A fierce exchange of gunfire took place between security forces and terrorists.
• The forces successfully subdued the terrorists and captured one of them.
• Efforts are underway to sanitize the area and eliminate any remaining terrorists.

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RAWALPINDI: A soldier lost his life, and four terrorists were killed, while another one was apprehended following a shootout in Charmang, Bajaur district, as reported by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday.

In a statement released by the ISPR, it was revealed that the security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Charmang after receiving information about the presence of terrorists in the area.

“During the operation, a fierce exchange of gunfire occurred between the security forces and the terrorists,” stated the military’s media wing.

After overpowering the militants, one of the terrorists was successfully captured alive during the operation.

The recovered weapons, ammunition, and explosives, including a suicide vest, indicate the active involvement of these terrorists in various acts of terrorism against security forces and the killing of innocent civilians, particularly through suicide bombings.

The ISPR identified the martyred soldier as Sepoy Muhammad Shoaib, aged 24.

The area is currently being sanitized to ensure the elimination of any remaining terrorists.

“The security forces of Pakistan remain steadfast in their determination to eradicate the menace of terrorism from the country,” the ISPR added.

Pakistan has witnessed a significant surge in terrorist activities, including numerous suicide bombings and armed attacks primarily targeting the police and law enforcement agencies in the northwestern provinces. These incidents have resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives and extensive damage to properties.

The most recent act of terrorism was the tragic suicide blast at the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) convention in Bajaur, which claimed the lives of over 60 individuals, including children.

The resurgence of militancy has been observed, especially following the return of Taliban rule in neighboring Afghanistan and the breakdown of the ceasefire between Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamabad.

Meanwhile, cross-border militancy persists despite multiple reminders from Islamabad to Afghanistan, urging them to fulfill their commitment of not allowing their territory to be used for terrorism against Pakistan.

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