Security forces have killed nineteen Khwarij in three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the Security Forces at general area of Matani in Peshawar district.

During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location and resultantly, eight Khwarij were sent to hell.

Another intelligence-based operation was conducted in general area of Baizai in Mohmand District. In ensuing fire exchange, eight Khwarij were effectively engaged and neutralized by the security forces.

In third engagement in Karak District, own troops effectively engaged Khwarij location as a result of which three Khwarij were killed.

However, during intense fire exchange, three brave sons of soil including Lance Havaldar Abbas Ali, Naik Muhammad Nazir and Naik Muhammad Usman fought gallantly and embraced Shahadat.

Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Khwarji found in the area.

Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.