F.P. Report
RAWALPINDI: Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Buner District, on reported presence of terrorists. During the conduct of operation, after an intense fire exchange, HVT Terrorist ring leader Saleem @Rabbani was sent to hell, while two other terrorists were injured.
Terrorist Saleem @Rabbani remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as extortion & target killings of innocent civilians. He was highly wanted by the Law enforcement agencies and Government had fixed Head money of PKR 5 Million on him.
However, during the operation, two brave sons of soil, Lance Havildar Mudassar Mehmood (age-36 years; resident of district Rawalpindi) and Lance Naik Haseeb Javed (age-27 years; resident of district Poonch, AJ&K), having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat. Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area. Security forces of Pakistan remain determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lauded the security forces for their successful operation against terrorists in District Buner. The prime minister said that the valiant Jawans of the Pakistan Army with their professional capability had sent the enemies of the country to hell. He further said that he along with the entire nation paid tribute to the valorous soldiers for their valiant act.
The prime minister also expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the shahadat of Lance Havildar Mudassar Mehmood and Lance Naek Haseeb Javed, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. He prayed for the high ranks of the martyred and for the bereaved families to bear the losses with fortitude.
The unprecedented sacrifices of the sons of the soil were a matter of great pride for the whole nation, he said, adding that the nation was standing along with its armed forces in the fight against terrorism. He also expressed the resolve to continue fighting the specter of terrorism till its complete elimination.
