Sepoy Ahmed Ali fought gallantly, says ISPR as sanitisation operation underway to eliminate terrorists.
Brave soldier martyred in South Waziristan gun battle as terrorism surgesIn a tragic incident, a courageous soldier lost his life on Tuesday during a gun battle with terrorists in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan district, as reported by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The military’s media wing revealed that the clash erupted when soldiers engaged with terrorists, effectively targeting their location. The fallen soldier was identified as 26-year-old Sepoy Ahmed Ali from Charsadda district, who fought gallantly in the face of danger.
Responding to the incident, the military swiftly initiated a sanitization operation to root out any remaining terrorists in the area. The ISPR statement emphasized that Pakistan’s security forces remain resolute in eradicating the menace of terrorism, and the sacrifices of brave soldiers only strengthen their determination.
The rise in terrorist activities is a growing concern, particularly with outlawed groups like Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) posing a continuous threat to security forces and civilians, challenging the state’s authority.
Notably, November witnessed a significant surge in militant activities, with attacks increasing by 34% after a two-month decline. According to data from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a total of 63 attacks occurred, resulting in 83 fatalities, including 37 security forces personnel and 33 civilians.
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Moreover, 89 individuals sustained injuries, comprising 53 civilians and 36 security personnel. Pakistani security forces responded with precision, eliminating at least 59 militants and apprehending 18 suspected militants. Analysis of October 2023 data underscores the alarming surge in militant attacks, fatalities, and injuries during November 2023.
PICSS data for the first 11 months of 2023 reveals a grim picture, reflecting 599 militant attacks, 897 fatalities, and 1,241 injuries. These figures represent an 81% escalation in militant attacks, an 86% surge in deaths, and a 64% rise in injuries compared to the corresponding period in 2022. The evolving security situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Pakistan in its fight against terrorism.
