Khyber IV: IEDs being skillfully neutralised by advancing troops, says ISPR
Sepoy Muhammad Yasir martyred during the clearance operation: ISPR
Troops establish posts on important heights in Khyber Agency's Rajgal valley; IEDs being neutralised. PHOTO: FILE
The major offensive was initiated in the valley on July 16 to prevent the Afghanistan-based franchise of the Islamic State from making inroads into the tribal regions.
On Thursday, several hideouts of terrorists were decimated in a synchronised blitzkrieg by army and air force in the Rajgal Valley of Khyber Agency.
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"During clearance operation, Sepoy Muhammad Yasir embraced shahadat due to an IED blast, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. "His funeral prayers were offered at Peshawar garrison today."
"Operation Khyber 4 [is] progressing as planned," the communique said and added, "ground troops have established posts on important heights in Rajgal."
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