ISLAMABAD:
At least 21 terrorists and eight soldiers have been killed during a major clearance operation in a restive part of Khyber Agency, where an operation, codenamed Khyber-I, has been under way since earlier this month.
“Twenty-one terrorists were killed and several others injured during a major clearance operation in the Spin Qamar area of Khyber Agency by security forces on Wednesday,” the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations, said in a statement.
Eight soldiers embraced martyrdom during the fierce exchange of fire that ensued during the clearance operation, the statement added. Army chief Gen Raheel Sharif attended the funeral of the deceased soldiers held in Peshawar garrison. He also visited the CMH to enquire after the health of soldiers injured in Operation Zarb-e-Azb which has been under way in North Waziristan since mid-June.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 30th, 2014.
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They should call a spade a spade. Instead of terrorists they should be termed as "agents financed and funded by Indian-Afghan nexus"
Great example of LEADERSHIP by General Raheel Sharif. Wish him nothing but the very best in Operation Zarb-e-Azb. May God help Pakistan and the Pak Army, its COAS, Commanders, and all soldiers to get rid of this cancer of Islamic terrorism. Sincerely from an Indian.
Rest in peace to the fallen soldiers.
Those who continue to destabilize the region with their acts of terror must be dealt with an iron fist. I have full confidence in Pakistan Army's capability to restore peace in the region. And that day is not far when peace will prevail throughout the country.
Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM
Inna Lillahe WA Inna Ilaihe Rajeoon. Ameen. Terrorists, like corrupt politicians and myopic mullahs, have no place in humanity. How many of our politicians have paid genuine tribute or visited, without fanfare, our soldiers fighting in the most dangerous place on earth. Yes, it is the most inhospitable environment to stay, search, and fight the "enemy without a face." May Allah Almighty give our soldiers the very best of all that is in Heaven. Ameen. Salams