A Pakistan Army captain was martyred and seven terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Hangu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted on August 7 following intelligence regarding the presence of militants belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij, the term used by the Pakistani state for members of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
ISPR said security forces engaged the militants during the operation, after which the terrorists took refuge inside a mosque.
Seven militants were killed in the ensuing exchange of fire, according to the military.
During the fighting, Captain Hamza Akram, 27, from Narowal district, was martyred while leading his troops in the operation.
ISPR said the officer was leading from the front and continued pursuing the militants during the intense exchange of fire before making the ultimate sacrifice.