11 terrorists killed during Ground Operation in Mir Ali on Tuesday
"Army has all options open to counter attacks from Afghan soil" - ISPR
LAHORE: (Dunya News) In an official statement, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asim Bajwa has stated that 11 terrorists were killed today (Tuesday) during the Ground Operation in Mir Ali. While the hot pursuit of the terrorists continues, 5 soldiers laid their lives for the nation while 2 got injured in armed engagements with the terrorists today.
In latest development, DG ISPR has confirmed that terrorists opened fire on Army in Mir Ali late in the day which caused two soldiers to lose their lives and two got injured. A total of 5 soldiers and 1 captain laid their lives today in the operation. Captain Aakash Rabbani was among the martyrs.
DG ISPR has said that Miranshah has now been completely cleared and ground operation in Mir Ali area has been started now. DG ISPR further said that Afghan soil is being used for carrying out attacks on Pakistan Army. He said that the government has raised this matter at the highest level and if these attacks continue in future then Pakistan Army has all its options open.
He was talking to media at Fortress Stadium Lahore today. Major General Asim Bajwa said that the Operation Zarb-e-Azb is continuing with success and the Army is gaining more ground every new day. While dispatching the relief goods’ trucks for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), DG ISPR stated that Pakistan Army stands firm with the IDPs and will not leave them alone in this hour of need.
He said that scrutiny of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) is being done and so far five NGOs have been declared clear for carrying out relief operations for the IDPs. He told the media that goods weighing 1202 tons have been collected so far for the IDPs and more contributions are still required.
Moreover, he said that Army has recovered more than 23 tons of ammunition and arms from the recovered areas so far. The number of suicide jackets found in these areas exceeds 2500.
DG ISPR reiterated that Pakistan Army is making sacrifices for the survival of the country.
Earlier today, it was reported that seven terrorists were killed by the Pakistani Armed Forces in a clash with the Taliban. Three soldiers were also martyred during the armed engagement. According to ISPR, the dead bodies of the terrorists have been taken into custody by the Army.
