Islamabad, Pakistan: 16 more brave soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid their lives for their motherland while fighting with TTP terrorists (officially called Khwarij) on the night of 20-21 December 2024, when a group of Khwarij attempted to attack a Security Forces Check Post in general area Makeen, South Waziristan District.
According to a statement of Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) of Pakistan Armed forces, the attempt was effectively thwarted by own troops and in the ensuing fire exchange, eight khwarij were sent to hell. However, during an intense fire exchange, Sixteen brave sons of the soil, having fought gallantly embraced Shahadat.
Sanitization operation is being conducted in the area and the perpetrators of the heinous act will be brought to justice. Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve
