8 terrorists were killed and 6 soldiers were martyred in the encounter between security forces and Fitnah Al-Khawarij in Hangu.

According to the ISPR statement, there was an exchange of fire between security forces and Indian-sponsored Khawarij in Hangu.

According to ISPR, 8 terrorists of Indian-sponsored Fitna-ul-Khawarij were killed in the exchange of fire, 6 brave soldiers including 2 officers and 4 soldiers were martyred in the fierce exchange of fire.

According to ISPR, Captain Abuzar Farooq and Lieutenant Shiraz Babar are among the martyrs.

ISPR says that 23-year-old Captain Abuzar Farooq Shaheed belongs to Gujranwala and 22-year-old Lieutenant Shiraz Babar belongs to Chakwal.

According to ISPR, Captain Abuzar Farooq and Lieutenant Shiraz Babar were martyred while leading their troops from the front.

ISPR says that a sanitization operation is underway to eliminate possible other Khawarij in the area.