Four Khwarij have been killed by security forces in an intelligence-based operation in Maddi area of Dera Ismail Khan District on reported presence of Khwarij. 

During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location, killing four Khwarij.  

However, during intense fire exchange, one brave son of soil, Sepoy Basit Siddique having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area.

The 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.