7 terrorists killed, 3 troops martyred in Lakki Marwat

LAKKI MARWAT: The security forces have foiled three terror attacks in different areas of Lakki Marwat, killing seven terrorists including a militant commander, ISPR said.
According to a statement of the ISPR, three personnel of the Pak army were also martyred during clashes with the terrorists. The ISPR said that on night 27/28 Apr 23, the security Forces, while fighting gallantly, repulsed three attacks by terrorists on different locations within a span of short time in Lakki Marwat District.
A Motorcycle borne Suicide bomber exploded himself near security forces post in Lakki Marwat followed by a fierce fire exchange between own troops and terrorists. The security forces effectively engaged the terrorists as a result of which four terrorists were sent to hell, the ISPR added.
The ISPR maintained that in two other encounters with terrorists in general area Amir Kalam and Tajbi Khel, District Lakki Marwat, three more terrorists, including terrorist commander Musa Khan, were eliminated. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the seven killed terrorists.
However, during intense exchange of fire, Naib Subedar Taj Mir (age 40 years, resident of District Nowshera), Havaldar Zakir Ahmed (age 38 years, resident of District Abbottabad) and Sepoy Abid Hussain (age 29 years, resident of District DI Khan) having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom.
The sanitization of the areas is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.
Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.