Six terrorists killed, two soldiers martyred in DI Khan operation: ISPR
PM Shehbaz lauds security forces, says 'entire nation salutes the sacrifices of brave soldiers'
Web Desk
October 25, 2026
The martyred soldiers of Pakistan army during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail Khan district, Sepoy Taseer Ahmed (left) and Naik Ghulam Murtaza (right). — DG ISPR/X
Security forces neutralised six terrorists while two soldiers embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail Khan district, the military's media wing said on Sunday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an IBO was conducted on October 24 in the general area of Zarkani on the reported presence of "Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy,
Fitna Al Khwarij.
"Owing to meticulous conduct of the operation by security forces, six Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell," ISPR said.
The statement further added that, however, "during the intense fire exchange, Naik Ghulam Murtaza (age: 36 years, resident of District Gujrat) & Sepoy Taseer Ahmed (age: 30 years, resident of District Talagang), having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifices and embraced shahadat".
ISPR stated that weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists, adding that they remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces and law enforcement agencies, as well as the killing of innocent civilians.