6 Khawarij were killed in an exchange of fire between security forces and Khawarij in South Waziristan.
According to the Public Relations Department of the Pakistan Army (ISPR), the exchange of fire took place on the intervening night of August 12 and 13.
ISPR says that 4 brave jawans have been martyred during the fierce exchange of fire.
According to ISPR, Havaldar Nisar Hussain and Naik Rashid Gul were martyred in the exchange of fire, and Naik Irfanullah Khan and Sepoy Usman Raffakat were also martyred in the exchange of fire.
A clearance operation is underway to eliminate the Khawarij in the area.
ISPR says that the security forces are committed to ending the menace of terrorism, such sacrifices of our brave soldiers strengthen our resolve.
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