A statement released by the ISPR stated that the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Charmang on the "reported presence of terrorists".
"During the conduct of operation, intense fire exchange occurred between security forces and terrorists," the military's media wing stated.
After subduing the murderous Moslems, the forces apprehended the terrorist who remained alive during the operation.
Weapons, ammunition, and explosives including a boom jacket were also recovered from the terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous "terrorist activities against security forces and killing of innocent citizens, especially suicide kaboom
s", it added.The ISPR said that the martyred soldier was identified as Sepoy Muhammad Shoaib, 24.
It further stated that the sanitisation of the area is being carried out to eliminate any Lions of Islam found in the area.
"Security forces of Pakistain remain determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism from Pakistain," it added.
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